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M14 PYN

2010 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,944 mi
Last recorded53,944 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 PYN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 50,720 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 50,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 47,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 45,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,159 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 44,253 miles

Under trays fitted front to back

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 43,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,479 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on the outer tread. 2011.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Undertray fitted obscuring the majority of underside components.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,893 miles

Aluminium undertrays obscuring the majority of the underside of the vehicle.

Front windscreen has stonechip damage to the nearside front upper screen in the swept area.

Offside front lower foglamp lense damaged.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,824 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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M14 PYN is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M14 PYN, 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.

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What year was M14 PYN registered?

M14 PYN is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 August 2010.

Is M14 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 PYN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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