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L9 ULF

2010 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,735 mi
Last recorded45,735 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 ULF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 45,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,622 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 36,556 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 30,113 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 29,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 25,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 24,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 23,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,425 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 22,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 20,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 18,374 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 16,570 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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L9 ULF is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L9 ULF, 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 L9 ULF registered?

L9 ULF is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 December 2010.

Is L9 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 ULF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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