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AL07 USX

2010 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,533 mi
Last recorded17,533 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL07 USX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 17,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 16,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 16,558 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 16,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 16,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 15,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 15,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 13,873 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 13,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,933 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 10,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 7,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 5,744 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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AL07 USX is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL07 USX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL07 USX registered?

AL07 USX is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is AL07 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL07 USX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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