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AU56 CPF

2006 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,732 mi
Last recorded39,732 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 CPF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 39,732 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 39,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 39,092 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Jan 2024 38,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 22 Jan 2024 38,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 25 Jan 2023 37,881 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 37,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2020 37,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 36,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2014 35,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on edge/s of both front tyre.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 32,681 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 32,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,834 miles

both rear inner toe links have slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,627 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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AU56 CPF is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU56 CPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 CPF registered?

AU56 CPF is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AU56 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 CPF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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