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AU59 AHL

2009 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,654 mi
Last recorded41,654 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 AHL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 41,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,396 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 35,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 27,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 24,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,546 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 19,545 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,547 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 16,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 8,750 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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AU59 AHL is a 2009 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AU59 AHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU59 AHL?

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What year was AU59 AHL registered?

AU59 AHL is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is AU59 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 AHL 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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