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AU59 AHA

2009 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,210 mi
Last recorded31,210 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 AHA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 31,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 30,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 29,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 27,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 25,936 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 22,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 19,215 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 19,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 10,426 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 7,892 miles

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

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

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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AU59 AHA is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU59 AHA, 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.

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What year was AU59 AHA registered?

AU59 AHA is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is AU59 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 AHA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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