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AP02 KFK

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 KFK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 49,157 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 45,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 41,199 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,903 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 37,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,293 miles

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 37,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,162 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Pass 13 May 2015 35,556 miles

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN N/S/R WHEEL

Pass 16 May 2014 34,472 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 34,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight buckel in N/S/R wheel inner rim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 33,797 miles

Damage to O/S door and sill.

N/S/R tyre getting low.

Fail 9 May 2011 33,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to O/S door and sill.

N/S/R tyre getting low.

O/S/F inner wing plastic splash guard insecure.

Pass 7 May 2010 32,479 miles

Corrosion on inside of rear brake discs.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,268 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres cracked

Pass 1 May 2007 26,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,456 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 21,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KFK is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP02 KFK, 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 KFK registered?

AP02 KFK is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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