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AU10 BFV

2010 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,733 mi
Last recorded17,733 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 BFV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2018 17,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,346 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear under tray incorrectly fitted at sill.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,743 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,059 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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AU10 BFV is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU10 BFV, 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 AU10 BFV registered?

AU10 BFV is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AU10 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU10 BFV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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