GBKX07FDD
LOTUS EUROPA
2007 · BLACK · PETROL · 108,662 mi
● Taxed · due 2027-04-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-17● ULEZ Compliant
MOT History — 23 tests · 15 passed · 8 failed
PASS18 May 2026
108,662 miPASS2 May 2025
105,683 miPASS13 May 2024
105,154 mi- ADVISORYhand brake efficiency 16%
FAIL13 May 2024
105,152 mi- MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MAJORNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOROffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJORNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- ADVISORYhand brake efficiency 16%
PASS27 April 2023
104,879 miFAIL24 April 2023
104,878 mi- MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MAJORNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOROffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOROffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- ADVISORYunable to check fuel cap (no key)
- ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYfront + rear discs pitted
- MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJORHydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
- MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASS24 March 2022
104,862 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYfront + rear discs pitted
- ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASS9 October 2020
104,002 miPASS4 March 2019
101,845 mi- ADVISORYRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS31 March 2018
99,085 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL29 March 2018
99,082 mi- FAILOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAILOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASS24 October 2016
95,922 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL24 October 2016
95,922 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRSNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- PRSOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- PRSWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASS29 October 2015
93,953 mi- ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORYengine light on
FAIL23 October 2015
93,939 mi- ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAILRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAILOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FAILFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- ADVISORYengine light on
PASS6 October 2014
90,383 mi- USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTEREDblue smoke from exhaust
- USER ENTEREDengine light on
PASS24 July 2013
87,652 mi- USER ENTEREDslight blue smoke from exhaust
- USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTEREDengine light on
FAIL24 June 2013
87,647 mi- FAILOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAILDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- USER ENTEREDblue smoke from exhaust
- USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASS6 April 2012
77,978 mi- USER ENTEREDoil leak from sump
- USER ENTEREDadvise front number plate
FAIL28 March 2012
77,968 mi- FAILNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FAILNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAILOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTEREDoil leak from sump
- USER ENTEREDengine management light on
- USER ENTEREDadvise front number plate
PASS12 March 2011
54,175 mi- ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- USER ENTEREDunable to check under bonnet testable items due to screwed down panels
PASS10 March 2010
26,213 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL10 March 2010
26,213 mi- FAILNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAILOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAILNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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