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L9 WKG

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,288 mi
Last recorded20,288 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 WKG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 20,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 19,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 19,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 18,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 18,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 18,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has slight brake drag

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted throughout restricting view

Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,033 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 10,831 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 9 Apr 2010 9,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,567 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 5 Apr 2006 8,241 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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L9 WKG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L9 WKG, 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 L9 WKG registered?

L9 WKG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is L9 WKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 WKG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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