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AO52 KUU

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,349 mi
Last recorded41,349 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 KUU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2013 41,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,349 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,018 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 40,018 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,586 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,337 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,472 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 22,300 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 22,292 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AO52 KUU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AO52 KUU, 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 AO52 KUU registered?

AO52 KUU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is AO52 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 KUU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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