MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play in steering rack at O/S and N/S
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?
Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SK52 HDE is a 2003 Lotus Elise 111S in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2003 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,480 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 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK52 HDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SK52 HDE registered?
SK52 HDE is a 2003 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 3 January 2003.
Is SK52 HDE safe to buy?
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