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W7 BSP

2009 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,907 mi
Last recorded34,907 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 BSP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 34,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 32,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 31,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 30,477 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,894 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 29,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Fouling on the wheel- Marked (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 26,378 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 26,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,874 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 24,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 21,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,390 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,937 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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W7 BSP is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W7 BSP, 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

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What year was W7 BSP registered?

W7 BSP is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is W7 BSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 BSP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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