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SN58 CTO

2009 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 CTO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of all brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of all brake disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 55,082 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 55,056 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 42,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,622 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,763 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 25,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,661 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 20,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,469 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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SN58 CTO is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SN58 CTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN58 CTO?

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What year was SN58 CTO registered?

SN58 CTO is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 February 2009.

Is SN58 CTO safe to buy?

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