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WX09 DHC

2009 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,890 mi
Last recorded26,890 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 DHC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,890 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)

front brake discs have corroding inner surfaces

rear brake discs have corroded surfaces

slight roughness felt at o/s/r wheel,corossion on brake disc maybe cause

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,369 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 26,369 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,582 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)

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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WX09 DHC is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX09 DHC, 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 WX09 DHC registered?

WX09 DHC is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is WX09 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX09 DHC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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