MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,134 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO02 SZP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2002 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,462 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 AO02 SZP, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AO02 SZP registered?
AO02 SZP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 July 2002.
Is AO02 SZP safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO02 SZP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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