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KF52 USW

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,422 mi
Last recorded77,422 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 77,422 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 77,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 34,120 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 USW is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KF52 USW, 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

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What year was KF52 USW registered?

KF52 USW is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is KF52 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF52 USW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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