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K200 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,175 mi
Last recorded52,175 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 50,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 49,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,637 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 42,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 42,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,836 miles

All Road spring platforms corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,232 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,874 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 31,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,714 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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K200 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K200 LOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K200 LOT registered?

K200 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 November 2002.

Is K200 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K200 LOT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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