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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 2001 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 24,713 miles on the clock, averaging 593 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for KS51 YVU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 24,713 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 593 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KS51 YVU |
| Make | Lotus |
| Model | Elise |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KS — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About KS51 YVU
What car is KS51 YVU?
KS51 YVU is a black Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.
What is the mileage of KS51 YVU?
The last recorded mileage for KS51 YVU was 24,713 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KS51 YVU passed its MOT?
KS51 YVU has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2011.
Is KS51 YVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS51 YVU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KS51 YVU?
KS51 YVU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.