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EU09 EBV

2009 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,441 mi
Last recorded31,441 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 EBV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 31,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 31,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 31,249 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 31,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,481 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 28,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,473 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,510 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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EU09 EBV 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 93.3%.

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 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 EU09 EBV, 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 EU09 EBV?

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What year was EU09 EBV registered?

EU09 EBV is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is EU09 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU09 EBV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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