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AU59 DZA

2010 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,600 mi
Last recorded43,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 DZA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 43,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 42,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,030 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 42,021 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,194 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,093 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,815 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,317 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,869 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3- 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake pads sticking, front low.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,290 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,764 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 18,749 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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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AU59 DZA is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU59 DZA, 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 AU59 DZA registered?

AU59 DZA is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 February 2010.

Is AU59 DZA safe to buy?

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