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GK52 KGP

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,683 mi
Last recorded28,683 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KGP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,383 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 10,979 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2005 9,981 miles

all of underside of car is covered by protective belly pans

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 KGP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK52 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

GK52 KGP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GK52 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 KGP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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