RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Lotus Elise reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·8,312 DVSA tests·2024
Across 8,312 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 85% of Lotus Elise cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and road wheels.
85%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 92% of peers
+24 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
8,312 tests · fleet 61%
85%
Where the Elise fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on seat belts, road wheels, body & structure.
Share of 13 years and older Lotus Elise MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Lotus Elise reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lotus Elise holds up well for its age: 85% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 92% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lotus Elise?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lotus Elise in 2024: 13 years and older, 85%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Lotus Elise MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lotus Elise versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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