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SK02 KAU

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,177 mi
Last recorded81,177 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 KAU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 81,177 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 78,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 75,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,362 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,509 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,968 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,152 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,933 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,309 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 46,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,668 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s number plate light lens missing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 40,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 29 May 2007 34,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 14,050 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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SK02 KAU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SK02 KAU, 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 SK02 KAU registered?

SK02 KAU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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