2009 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · KX59 BPE
2009 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2009. Recorded mileage 46,937 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1794cc
KX59 BPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 46,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KX59 BPE Mileage History
- 03/08/202343,246 mi
- 22/07/202444,902 mi+1,656 mi
- 31/07/202444,925 mi+23 mi
- 01/08/202546,047 mi+1,122 mi
- 05/08/202646,937 mi+890 mi
Average of roughly 1,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KX59 BPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Lotus Elise (KX59 BPE) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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