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AL09 TUS

2009 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,744 mi
Last recorded39,744 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL09 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 39,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 39,236 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 38,328 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 38,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 37,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension components deteriorating.

Fail 21 May 2020 37,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension components deteriorating.

Pass 22 May 2019 35,609 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,225 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 32,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 25,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,702 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 21,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,041 miles

all brake discs has rust on its surface

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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AL09 TUS is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AL09 TUS, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL09 TUS registered?

AL09 TUS is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is AL09 TUS safe to buy?

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