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RK51 KUG

2001 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 54,140 miles on the clock, averaging 1,622 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 KUG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
54,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
1,622

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,140 miles
Reading date
Miles last year733
Average per year1,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 KUG 22k30k38k46k54k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,140 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage53,407 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage52,797 miles
Since last MOT+756 miles
PASS
Mileage52,041 miles
Since last MOT+628 miles
PASS
Mileage51,413 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
PASS
Mileage50,391 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,386 miles
Since last MOT+342 miles
PASS
Mileage50,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,370 miles
PASS
Mileage48,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,055 miles
PASS
Mileage47,619 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage46,757 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage45,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,504 miles
PASS
Mileage44,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,400 miles
PASS
Mileage42,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,150 miles
PASS
Mileage40,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage38,251 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage33,469 miles
Since last MOT+11,664 miles
PASS
Mileage21,805 miles
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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK51 KUG

What car is RK51 KUG?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 KUG?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 KUG was 54,140 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 KUG passed its MOT?

RK51 KUG has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.

Is RK51 KUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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