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WV02 KGO

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,039 mi
Last recorded63,039 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 KGO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,039 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 19 Jul 2023 63,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,988 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2020 62,988 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2020 62,988 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,303 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 62,249 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,787 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 59,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,617 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 57,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,346 miles

nearside front spring platform corroded/deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 55,344 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edge

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

nearside front spring platform corroded/deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,282 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 52,383 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 52,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside steering rack end joint has slight wear/play

Fail 17 Oct 2012 50,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside steering rack end joint has slight wear/play

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,623 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres flat spotted

slight play nearside rack end

copper grease migrating towards braking surface of rear discs

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,064 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear inner wheelarch liner partially insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,476 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,476 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2009 42,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate stuck on with tape

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,937 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KGO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WV02 KGO, 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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WV02 KGO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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