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SN09 CPX

2009 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,230 mi
Last recorded24,230 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 CPX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 24,230 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 23,429 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 22,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 22,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 22,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projector uside down?? (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 19,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp mask fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 19,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD Kicks Right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021

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

fully covered underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 12,465 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 10,408 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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SN09 CPX is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SN09 CPX, 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 SN09 CPX registered?

SN09 CPX is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is SN09 CPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN09 CPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN09 CPX have outstanding finance?

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