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K20 ABX

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,399 mi
Last recorded51,399 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 ABX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,399 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 50,089 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 50,080 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,022 miles

plastic covers underside unable to full inspect

Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,928 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Undertrays fitted entire length of vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2019 43,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Undertrays fitted entire length of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,577 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 39,577 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,684 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2014 36,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,766 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 28,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 17,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,819 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 15,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K20 ABX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K20 ABX, 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 K20 ABX registered?

K20 ABX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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