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WV02 KFZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,545 mi
Last recorded53,545 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 KFZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 53,545 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 49,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 49,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,608 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 46,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,843 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 43,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 36,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 33,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 28,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 27,083 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 27,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 17,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 16,309 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,347 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 14,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,651 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 12,651 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 11,090 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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WV02 KFZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WV02 KFZ, 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 WV02 KFZ registered?

WV02 KFZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WV02 KFZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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