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EU60 EEA

2010 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,268 mi
Last recorded23,268 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU60 EEA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 23,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 22,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 22,800 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 22,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 22,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 22,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,989 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 21,741 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,383 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 21,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,799 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,781 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 discs corroded on inside face

Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,468 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 11,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,423 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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EU60 EEA is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EU60 EEA, 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.

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What year was EU60 EEA registered?

EU60 EEA is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 September 2010.

Is EU60 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU60 EEA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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