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GN60 EXA

2010 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,446 mi
Last recorded49,446 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN60 EXA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 49,446 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple very deep cuts 175/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple very deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 48,210 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 48,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 46,295 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,495 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 44,898 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,887 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,585 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 31,232 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 31,232 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 26,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,507 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,614 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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GN60 EXA is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GN60 EXA, 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 GN60 EXA registered?

GN60 EXA is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 September 2010.

Is GN60 EXA safe to buy?

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