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DK59 AXY

2009 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,950 mi
Last recorded57,950 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 AXY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,950 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,903 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 54,900 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,469 miles

hand brake cables deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,856 miles

hand brake cables deteriorating

Pass 23 Dec 2016 42,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,685 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 10 Dec 2014 33,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,562 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,881 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 16,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DK59 AXY is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK59 AXY, 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 DK59 AXY?

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What year was DK59 AXY registered?

DK59 AXY is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is DK59 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 AXY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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