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EU60 EEX

2011 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,543 mi
Last recorded45,543 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU60 EEX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 45,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 39,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 39,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 34,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 18,456 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,574 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,833 miles

some led's inop in high level brake light.

some led's inop in o/s/r fog light.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 8,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 7,674 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 EEX is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 EU60 EEX, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU60 EEX registered?

EU60 EEX is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is EU60 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU60 EEX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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