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EX51 EGG

2009 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,014 mi
Last recorded43,014 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EGG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 43,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 41,586 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 39,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,686 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 28,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 24,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 23,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,050 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 23,049 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,734 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,960 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 20,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 14,474 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 13,089 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,368 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 11,368 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EX51 EGG is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 EX51 EGG, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX51 EGG registered?

EX51 EGG is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 January 2009.

Is EX51 EGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 EGG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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