MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front number plate smaller than rear
Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm inside tread edge
Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm
Offside Front tyre 2-3mm inside tread edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front number plate smaller than rear
Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm inside tread edge
Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm
Offside Front tyre 2-3mm inside tread edge
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BONNET NOT FITTED
N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHT PLAY
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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KF52 UTB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?
KF52 UTB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 October 2002.
Is KF52 UTB safe to buy?
The MOT history for KF52 UTB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KF52 UTB have outstanding finance?
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