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EU56 FSA

2006 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,703 mi
Last recorded60,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 FSA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 60,703 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 59,691 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 59,375 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 58,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 55,585 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,086 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,027 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front track rod end ball joint leaking grease slightly however no damage to dust cover

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,027 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front track rod end ball joint leaking grease slightly however no damage to dust cover

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 22,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,460 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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EU56 FSA is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,575 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 EU56 FSA, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU56 FSA registered?

EU56 FSA is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EU56 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 FSA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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