2002 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · WV02 KFZ
2002 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 53,545 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV02 KFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 53,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV02 KFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Lotus Elise (WV02 KFZ) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”.
WV02 KFZ Mileage History
- 23/08/202246,475 mi
- 16/10/202347,608 mi+1,133 mi
- 10/02/202549,817 mi+2,209 mi
- 27/02/202549,827 mi+10 mi
- 15/05/202653,545 mi+3,718 mi
Average of roughly 1,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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