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P20 MNS

2010 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,402 mi
Last recorded55,402 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 MNS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 55,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 55,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 55,307 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 53,488 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2024 53,487 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,767 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,178 miles

nearside handbrake performance weaker than offside

Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,731 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,274 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 32,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 29,648 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 29,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 22,725 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,631 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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P20 MNS is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P20 MNS, 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 P20 MNS registered?

P20 MNS is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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