CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU08 ZSZ

2008 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,297 mi
Last recorded28,297 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 ZSZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 28,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 28,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 27,846 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 27,497 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 27,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 26,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 25,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,490 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,297 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 22,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 20,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,772 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,989 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
Full Lotus Exige reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU08 ZSZ is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 27,338 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 EU08 ZSZ, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU08 ZSZ?

You can check the full history of EU08 ZSZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU08 ZSZ registered?

EU08 ZSZ is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is EU08 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 ZSZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU08 ZSZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU08 ZSZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.