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A10 XOA

2012 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,200 mi
Last recorded37,200 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 XOA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 37,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,320 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 32,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 25,273 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 25,269 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 10,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A10 XOA is a 2012 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 23,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A10 XOA, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A10 XOA registered?

A10 XOA is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is A10 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 XOA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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