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EU10 EEF

2010 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,931 mi
Last recorded106,931 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU10 EEF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 106,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,077 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,702 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 41,430 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 37,975 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,771 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 18,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,333 miles

Offside front track rod end leaking grease slightly - no damage to ball joint dust cover

Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,312 miles

Nearside front track rod end ball joint leaking grease slightly - no damage to ball joint dust cover

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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EU10 EEF is a 2010 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 EU10 EEF, 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 16 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 EU10 EEF registered?

EU10 EEF is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 April 2010.

Is EU10 EEF safe to buy?

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