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KX10 BVE

2010 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX10 BVE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 96,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,760 miles

undertrays fitted unable to check

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,753 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

undertrays fitted unable to check

Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing uneven on inner

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven on inner

Under trays fitted covering underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,734 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,151 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 34,420 miles

noise on brake pedal

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

noise on brake pedal

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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KX10 BVE is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX10 BVE, 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 KX10 BVE registered?

KX10 BVE is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 July 2010.

Is KX10 BVE safe to buy?

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