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KF52 USU

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,723 mi
Last recorded45,723 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 USU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,332 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 40,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 40,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2007 35,938 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 28,859 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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KF52 USU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KF52 USU, 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

How do I check the history of KF52 USU?

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What year was KF52 USU registered?

KF52 USU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is KF52 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF52 USU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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