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SK02 KBP

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,269 mi
Last recorded27,269 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 KBP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,269 miles

Front brake pads mooven in caliper

windscreen has small crack at the bottom but not in swept area

Fail 6 Oct 2015 27,769 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads mooven in caliper

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,484 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 24,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake disc scored/corroded

rear coil spring heavly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,265 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 15,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2008 15,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,661 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 8,743 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 KBP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

SK02 KBP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 2002.

Is SK02 KBP safe to buy?

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