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KN52 HUU

2003 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,241 mi
Last recorded34,241 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 HUU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,241 miles

Small cracks in nsf tyre.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Small cracks in nsf tyre.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,146 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 32,141 miles

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Car stalls

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,791 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

underbody shield fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,086 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 21,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HUU is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 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 HUU, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN52 HUU registered?

KN52 HUU is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is KN52 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 HUU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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