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DK05 CYG

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,295 mi
Last recorded23,295 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 CYG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,741 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 22,024 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 21,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,857 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r handbrake cable is being heavily chaffed at wishbone clipping point

unable to check under bonnet testable items due to screwed down panels

Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,237 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

o/s/r handbrake cable is being heavily chaffed at wishbone clipping point

unable to check under bonnet testable items due to screwed down panels

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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DK05 CYG is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 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 DK05 CYG, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 CYG registered?

DK05 CYG is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is DK05 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 CYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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