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KF52 USV

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

85,151 mi
Last recorded85,151 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 USV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2025 82,874 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 82,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2024 76,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

Fail 23 Mar 2023 70,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 49,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,332 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,993 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 46,993 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to under side including suspension mounts

exhaust flexi pipe braking up

Pass 12 Sep 2015 43,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 41,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,392 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 38,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,179 miles

overheating.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,584 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 22,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,368 miles

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

advise front and rear discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2007 19,367 miles

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

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

advise front and rear discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 13,081 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 USV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 KF52 USV, 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 KF52 USV registered?

KF52 USV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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