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G10 CDS

2010 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,813 mi
Last recorded78,813 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 CDS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 74,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,793 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,989 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner surface are pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Osr sidelight and brake light some led lights are not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs inner and outer are pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,581 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs surfaces rusty/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 64,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both front tyre valves cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs surfaces rusty/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Osr light has Led's out (4 out of 20 not working) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr no plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,359 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,070 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,180 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 32,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 32,528 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G10 CDS is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 G10 CDS, 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 G10 CDS registered?

G10 CDS is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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