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GN10 GXL

2010 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,481 mi
Last recorded62,481 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN10 GXL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 62,481 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 61,434 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,595 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 59,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,756 miles

surface corrosion on all brake disc's

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,192 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 54,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside Front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,106 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,260 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,623 miles

rear exhaust marked for TRACK USE ONLY

Fail 11 Jun 2013 19,621 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

rear exhaust marked for TRACK USE ONLY

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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GN10 GXL is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GN10 GXL, 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 GN10 GXL registered?

GN10 GXL is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is GN10 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN10 GXL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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