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AU65 AYA

2016 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,710 mi
Last recorded24,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 AYA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 24,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 24,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 23,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 23,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,208 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 19,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,528 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 13,916 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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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AU65 AYA is a 2016 Lotus Exige in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 AU65 AYA, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU65 AYA registered?

AU65 AYA is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is AU65 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU65 AYA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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