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DK59 AYH

2009 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,421 mi
Last recorded29,421 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 AYH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 29,421 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 29,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 29,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 28,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 26,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 25,404 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 25,404 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 24,911 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 24,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 19,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,951 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 16,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 14,258 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 6,631 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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DK59 AYH 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 DK59 AYH, 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

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What year was DK59 AYH registered?

DK59 AYH is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DK59 AYH 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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