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AU10 EZV

2010 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,502 mi
Last recorded65,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 EZV
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 64,837 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 62,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 62,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 61,196 miles

Front BRAKE PADS 60% WORN.

Pass 16 Jan 2021 60,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,230 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 58,230 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,421 miles

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

clutch heavy

gear selection stiff

Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,098 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 51,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s handbrake performance low recommend attention.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,789 miles

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

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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AU10 EZV is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU10 EZV, 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.

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What year was AU10 EZV registered?

AU10 EZV is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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