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PN10 FHS

2010 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,183 mi
Last recorded14,183 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN10 FHS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 14,183 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2025 14,066 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2024 13,974 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2023 13,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 13,716 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2021 13,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 13,172 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 13,172 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 12,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,526 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 12,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,215 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2015 10,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 10,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,619 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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PN10 FHS is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PN10 FHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN10 FHS registered?

PN10 FHS is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is PN10 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN10 FHS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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