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HW60 UGH

2011 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW60 UGH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,275 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 49,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,640 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 46,639 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 45,009 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 43,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm also cracked in tread 175/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all coil springs slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HW60 UGH is a 2011 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HW60 UGH, 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 HW60 UGH registered?

HW60 UGH is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 January 2011.

Is HW60 UGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW60 UGH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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