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EU13 KYG

2013 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,973 mi
Last recorded40,973 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 KYG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 40,973 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 40,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 38,312 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 35,516 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 35,516 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 32,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 25,938 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,536 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 18,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,771 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2016 12,662 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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EU13 KYG is a 2013 Lotus Exige in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,560 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 EU13 KYG, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU13 KYG registered?

EU13 KYG is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is EU13 KYG safe to buy?

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