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KX59 BPE

2009 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,047 mi
Last recorded46,047 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 BPE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 46,047 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,925 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 44,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,460 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 31,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,073 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Fail 15 Aug 2017 23,073 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,314 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 18,142 miles

underside tray fitted restricted inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,032 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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KX59 BPE is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KX59 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX59 BPE registered?

KX59 BPE is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KX59 BPE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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