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GN59 CPK

2010 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,259 mi
Last recorded13,259 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 CPK
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 13,259 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 13,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 12,840 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 12,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 12,520 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 12,520 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 12,198 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 11,771 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 11,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 11,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 11,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 10,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 9,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 9,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 8,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 8,264 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 7,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 6,446 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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GN59 CPK is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 18,736 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 GN59 CPK, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN59 CPK is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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