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EU09 ECC

2009 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,184 mi
Last recorded40,184 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 ECC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 39,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 38,770 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,198 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,911 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,123 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,845 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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EU09 ECC is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc 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 EU09 ECC, 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 EU09 ECC registered?

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

Is EU09 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU09 ECC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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