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WV02 KHW

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,637 mi
Last recorded61,637 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 KHW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 61,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 61,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,584 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 61,545 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 60,681 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,934 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)

wiper

Pass 15 May 2015 59,748 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 58,805 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 8 Mar 2013 57,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2012 54,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake discs corroded inner

Metal under trays fitted

OSF Upper ball joint cover split

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn - corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,927 miles

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,751 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 21 Dec 2005 16,706 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 KHW is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WV02 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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