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L111 LKM

2002 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

9,817 mi
Last recorded9,817 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 LKM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 9,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 9,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 8,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 8,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 8,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 5,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 4,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 4,891 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 4,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 3,499 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 3,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 3,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 3,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 3,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 2,856 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 2,509 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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L111 LKM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L111 LKM, 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 L111 LKM registered?

L111 LKM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is L111 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 LKM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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