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AU09 CYS

2009 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,909 mi
Last recorded41,909 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 CYS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 40,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 38,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 36,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

screen washers weak in operation.

Pass 18 May 2018 30,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 26,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 21,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 17,954 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,398 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 15,398 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU09 CYS is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AU09 CYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 CYS registered?

AU09 CYS is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is AU09 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 CYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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