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AY70 AYM

2020 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,965 mi
Last recorded11,965 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Lotus Exige9,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY70 AYM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 11,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre is low on inner edge , 2mm in tread and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 10,334 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 8,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock reservoir pipe rubbing on engine mount

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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AY70 AYM is a 2020 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 9,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY70 AYM, 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 6 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY70 AYM registered?

AY70 AYM is a 2020 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 November 2020.

Is AY70 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY70 AYM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY70 AYM have outstanding finance?

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