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AU58 ENF

2009 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,063 mi
Last recorded33,063 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ENF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 33,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 33,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 32,705 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,123 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 28,123 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,294 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 11,813 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 10,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AU58 ENF is a 2009 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 AU58 ENF, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU58 ENF registered?

AU58 ENF is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 February 2009.

Is AU58 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 ENF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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