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SK02 KCZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,425 mi
Last recorded53,425 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,425 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,750 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 50,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

buldge on osr tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2008 45,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,936 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 33,934 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 30,601 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 KCZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

SK02 KCZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 May 2002.

Is SK02 KCZ safe to buy?

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