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EU56 KME

2006 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 56,169 miles on the clock, averaging 3,980 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU56 KME

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2009
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
3,980

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,397
Average per year3,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU56 KME 40k44k48k52k56k '09'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,772 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage48,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,820 miles
PASS
Mileage40,359 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 KME
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EU56 KME

What car is EU56 KME?

EU56 KME is an blue Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EU56 KME?

The last recorded mileage for EU56 KME was 56,169 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU56 KME passed its MOT?

EU56 KME has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2013.

Is EU56 KME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU56 KME is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EU56 KME?

EU56 KME is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.