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KN52 GDJ

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,613 mi
Last recorded58,613 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 GDJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,749 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,923 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,981 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 50,979 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,076 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,076 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,747 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 47,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,392 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2014 39,938 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 39,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,152 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 33,008 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 33,008 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,534 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,939 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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KN52 GDJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KN52 GDJ, 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 KN52 GDJ registered?

KN52 GDJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KN52 GDJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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