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K20 SCX

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,739 mi
Last recorded38,739 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 SCX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 38,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 37,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 36,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 34,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 34,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,663 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,465 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 73,854 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,206 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,073 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,237 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,225 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

covers fitted to underside of car

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,178 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Advise complete under cover fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,279 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 SCX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

K20 SCX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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