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K18 DDB

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,534 mi
Last recorded43,534 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 DDB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,534 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

full belly pan fitted from front to rear unable to check most components

Fail 11 Aug 2022 43,476 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Boot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

full belly pan fitted from front to rear unable to check most components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 41,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 26,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,928 miles

Advise: engin e management lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 20,928 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Advise: engin e management lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,472 miles

Advise: engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 17,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise: engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 16,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,575 miles

off/side spot lamp in-op

Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 10,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 7,848 miles

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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K18 DDB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K18 DDB, 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 K18 DDB registered?

K18 DDB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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