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LV10 YEH

2016 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,681 mi
Last recorded6,681 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 YEH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 6,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 3,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 3,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 3,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 3,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 3,027 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 2,987 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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LV10 YEH is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 15,473 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 LV10 YEH, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV10 YEH registered?

LV10 YEH is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is LV10 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 YEH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV10 YEH have outstanding finance?

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