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AP02 KFF

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,302 mi
Last recorded22,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 KFF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 22,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 22,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 21,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,413 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower mounting plate (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,947 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,788 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,410 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 18,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,400 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,249 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,357 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 14,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise wipers not automatic stop inoperative

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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AP02 KFF is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP02 KFF, 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 AP02 KFF registered?

AP02 KFF is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AP02 KFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 KFF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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