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YJ09 HAO

2009 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,042 mi
Last recorded33,042 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 HAO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 33,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 32,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 32,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,276 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 31,276 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,887 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,789 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 6,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 5,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 4,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 3,171 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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YJ09 HAO is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJ09 HAO, 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 YJ09 HAO registered?

YJ09 HAO is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is YJ09 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ09 HAO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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