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LA59 WZS

2009 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,950 mi
Last recorded38,950 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 WZS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 38,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 37,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 33,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,142 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 31,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 26,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 23,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 21,781 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 21,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,818 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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LA59 WZS is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LA59 WZS, 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 LA59 WZS registered?

LA59 WZS is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is LA59 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 WZS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA59 WZS have outstanding finance?

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