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AU59 DZO

2010 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front offside/ nearside inner brake pads look worn (needs checking) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,221 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,639 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 57,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 54,058 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 54,047 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,092 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 39,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,543 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 34,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 30,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,914 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 24,917 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 20,843 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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AU59 DZO is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

AU59 DZO is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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