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KX09 EYW

2009 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,112 mi
Last recorded48,112 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 EYW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 48,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 48,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 48,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,987 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,191 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 41,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 36,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 23,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 15,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 6,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 4,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 3,426 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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KX09 EYW is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 KX09 EYW, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX09 EYW registered?

KX09 EYW is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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