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RK51 KTX

2001 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2001 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 41,663 miles on the clock, averaging 1,215 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 KTX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
41,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,215

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading41,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year140
Average per year1,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 KTX 17k23k29k35k42k '05'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,663 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
PASS
Mileage41,523 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
PASS
Mileage41,146 miles
Since last MOT+602 miles
PASS
Mileage40,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,544 miles
Since last MOT+213 miles
PASS
Mileage40,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage38,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage36,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage34,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,560 miles
PASS
Mileage32,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage27,254 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage25,329 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage24,960 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,958 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
PASS
Mileage24,583 miles
Since last MOT+588 miles
PASS
Mileage23,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,137 miles
PASS
Mileage22,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage20,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
PASS
Mileage19,609 miles
Since last MOT+908 miles
PASS
Mileage18,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage16,736 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 KTX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 KTX

What car is RK51 KTX?

RK51 KTX is an grey Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 KTX?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 KTX was 41,663 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 KTX passed its MOT?

RK51 KTX has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.

Is RK51 KTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 KTX 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 RK51 KTX?

RK51 KTX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.