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WV52 KZZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,688 mi
Last recorded24,688 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 KZZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 24,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 23,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2008 22,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,647 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Unable to see some components of the vehicle as factory fitted under covers and bolted pannels fitted.

Fail 11 May 2007 15,647 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

unable to see some components of vehicle as factory fitted under covers and bolted covers fitted.

Pass 8 May 2006 4,475 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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WV52 KZZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV52 KZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV52 KZZ registered?

WV52 KZZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is WV52 KZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 KZZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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