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D5 MHA

2009 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,684 mi
Last recorded47,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MHA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 47,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 46,270 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 46,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 45,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 44,912 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 43,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake reading low

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,493 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 27,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,565 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 14,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 11,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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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D5 MHA is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D5 MHA, 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 D5 MHA registered?

D5 MHA is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is D5 MHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 MHA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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