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MX65 FKO

2015 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,950 mi
Last recorded30,950 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX65 FKO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 30,950 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 29,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 28,055 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 28,055 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 26,798 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 24,742 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,143 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 19,013 miles

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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MX65 FKO is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX65 FKO, 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 MX65 FKO registered?

MX65 FKO is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 December 2015.

Is MX65 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX65 FKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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