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A16 XGE

2010 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,313 mi
Last recorded18,313 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 18,313 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 18,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 17,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 17,401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 17,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 16,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 16,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 15,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 14,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 12,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 9,849 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 8,917 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2014 6,555 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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A16 XGE is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 18,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 XGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 16 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 XGE registered?

A16 XGE is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 December 2010.

Is A16 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XGE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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