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K20 AHA

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,952 mi
Last recorded14,952 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 AHA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 14,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 14,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 13,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 11,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 10,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 7,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 6,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 6,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 5,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 2,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 32 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 169,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 167,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 163,121 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 152,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 135,877 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 135,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake pads very low 80% worn

Slight play in steering rack but steering operation ok

Pass 24 Sep 2008 124,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 110,330 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,588 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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K20 AHA is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 K20 AHA, 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 AHA registered?

K20 AHA is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is K20 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 AHA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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