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KR02 BZW

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,217 mi
Last recorded108,217 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 BZW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 108,217 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 108,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,811 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 59,994 miles

slight play in o/s rack arm.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,431 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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KR02 BZW is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR02 BZW, 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

How do I check the history of KR02 BZW?

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What year was KR02 BZW registered?

KR02 BZW is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is KR02 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR02 BZW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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