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KN52 GDX

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,947 mi
Last recorded75,947 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 GDX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,947 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 74,714 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 73,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,170 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 71,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,216 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 69,216 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 64,261 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 64,261 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,024 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,429 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,077 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,628 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 GDX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GDX, 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 KN52 GDX registered?

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

Is KN52 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 GDX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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