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EX06 HOT

2006 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,146 mi
Last recorded15,146 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 HOT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 15,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 14,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 14,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 13,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 13,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 12,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 10,372 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 10,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 9,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 8,673 miles

underside of vehicle covered .preventing full inspection of all components.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 8,673 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

underside of vehicle covered .preventing full inspection of all components.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 7,385 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 7,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 5,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 5,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 4,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 4,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,766 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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EX06 HOT is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EX06 HOT, 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.

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What year was EX06 HOT registered?

EX06 HOT is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is EX06 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 HOT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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