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AU09 FHK

2009 Lotus Europa

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,050 mi
Last recorded27,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Europa22,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 FHK
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 25,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 22,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,412 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,971 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 15,716 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 11,541 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 5,742 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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AU09 FHK is a 2009 Lotus Europa in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 22,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 FHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 17 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU09 FHK registered?

AU09 FHK is a 2009 Lotus Europa, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is AU09 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 FHK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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