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KX10 FVZ

2010 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,307 mi
Last recorded39,307 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 39,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,922 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 29,666 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 25,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,695 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 17,727 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 17,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 15,026 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 12,505 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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KX10 FVZ is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KX10 FVZ, 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 KX10 FVZ registered?

KX10 FVZ is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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The MOT history for KX10 FVZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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