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GK52 KGE

2002 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KGE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,589 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 48,087 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 47,193 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 46,063 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 45,045 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 nsf osf ()

Fail 12 Apr 2022 45,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted not allowing inspection of all testable items

engine manage light is on indicating a fault

Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,512 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 44,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 44,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted can not inspect all testerable items

Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,272 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 41,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 40,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,999 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 39,999 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,796 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 31,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all four brake discs slight corrosion on insides

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,269 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,564 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 27,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to examinebrake servo front cover screwed down

under body panels unable to examine fuel pipes brake pipes exhaust systemand steering rack

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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GK52 KGE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GK52 KGE, 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 GK52 KGE registered?

GK52 KGE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2002.

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