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KN52 HTO

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,832 mi
Last recorded48,832 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 HTO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,271 miles

slight play in nsf steering rack end

Fail 10 Jul 2017 42,271 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right osf (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high nsf (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nsf steering rack end

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,460 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

osr tyre 3mm(low inner)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,410 miles

full inspection of underside not possible due to floor pans

Fail 30 Nov 2010 26,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

full inspection of underside not possible due to floor pans

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,188 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,880 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,825 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,785 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 19,785 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 HTO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

KN52 HTO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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