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KX65 CKA

2015 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,082 mi
Last recorded30,082 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX65 CKA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 30,082 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 27,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 24,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 22,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 19,759 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 18,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 17,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 14,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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KX65 CKA is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX65 CKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 11 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX65 CKA registered?

KX65 CKA is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is KX65 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX65 CKA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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