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LO07 UUS

2009 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,791 mi
Last recorded47,791 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO07 UUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,791 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 44,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,257 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,255 miles

Child seat fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,485 miles

engine lamp on.brakes noisey.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,876 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 29,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,568 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 29,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,781 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 27,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LO07 UUS is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc 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 LO07 UUS, 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.

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What year was LO07 UUS registered?

LO07 UUS is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LO07 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO07 UUS 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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