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DK59 AYL

2009 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,351 mi
Last recorded109,351 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 AYL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 109,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,459 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 63,982 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,191 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces of discs surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,719 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,916 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,749 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,473 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 AYL is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK59 AYL, 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 AYL?

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What year was DK59 AYL registered?

DK59 AYL is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is DK59 AYL safe to buy?

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