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AU06 KGY

2006 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 KGY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 59,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 59,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,681 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 59,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,616 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 59,597 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,003 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 58,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,772 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 4 Mar 2017 57,163 miles

Front number plate damaged but can be read.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 smears slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,749 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,575 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 4 Jun 2009 22,816 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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AU06 KGY is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,575 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 Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU06 KGY, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU06 KGY registered?

AU06 KGY is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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