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SV02 KHU

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,425 mi
Last recorded35,425 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 KHU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 35,425 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 34,943 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 34,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,396 miles

battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2021 21,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres have different speed ratings

o/s/f washer jet not working

Pass 10 Feb 2020 21,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 21,861 miles

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

front tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 6 Feb 2018 21,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,581 miles

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,766 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 20,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,483 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS PITTED ON INNER SURFACE ALSO O/S/R HAS MARK ON OUTER SURFACE BRAKES WORKING BUT REDUCED OUTPUT RECORDED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,652 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,365 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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SV02 KHU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SV02 KHU, 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 SV02 KHU registered?

SV02 KHU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is SV02 KHU safe to buy?

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