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VO02 DKD

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,560 mi
Last recorded89,560 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 DKD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 89,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 88,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 87,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,402 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,031 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,973 miles

both front tyhrt valve stems perished

both front tyres starting to perish on the outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,627 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 36,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,950 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,586 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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VO02 DKD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 VO02 DKD, 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 VO02 DKD registered?

VO02 DKD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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