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AU10 BFY

2010 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,654 mi
Last recorded23,654 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 BFY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,537 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 20,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,954 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,536 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 12,527 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 12,527 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 BFY is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU10 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

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

Is AU10 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU10 BFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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