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SK02 KCC

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,308 mi
Last recorded24,308 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 KCC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 24,308 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 23,859 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 23,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 23,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 23,073 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 23,069 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,021 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 22,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 21,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,169 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,543 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,535 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 15,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 KCC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SK02 KCC, 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 KCC registered?

SK02 KCC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SK02 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK02 KCC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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