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VA02 SMV

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

14,259 mi
Last recorded14,259 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 SMV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 14,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 14,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 14,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 13,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 13,331 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,944 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 12,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 12,425 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 12,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 11,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 8,826 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,310 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 4,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 4,813 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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VA02 SMV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VA02 SMV, 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 VA02 SMV registered?

VA02 SMV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is VA02 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 SMV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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