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RV52 ZKU

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,929 mi
Last recorded31,929 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 ZKU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 31,929 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 31,924 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 29,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,848 miles

Under body trays fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 27,725 miles

Under body trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 25,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,897 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,751 miles

Covers underneath

Pass 1 May 2015 23,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,850 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,391 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 17,391 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 15,875 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,328 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,133 miles

front number plate chipped along bottom

Pass 11 Nov 2005 10,911 miles

slight damage to lower edge of front number plate

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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RV52 ZKU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RV52 ZKU, 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

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What year was RV52 ZKU registered?

RV52 ZKU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RV52 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 ZKU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 ZKU have outstanding finance?

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