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AU10 EUF

2010 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,616 mi
Last recorded57,616 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 EUF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 57,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 54,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 50,892 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,258 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 47,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,647 miles

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 29 Jun 2017 39,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam + lens broken/holed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,711 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 35,711 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,819 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 33,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,533 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 EUF is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AU10 EUF, 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 EUF registered?

AU10 EUF is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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The MOT history for AU10 EUF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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