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GX55 KMY

2006 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,269 mi
Last recorded42,269 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 KMY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,269 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 42,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional incorect (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional incorect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional incorect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional incorect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,009 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust marked "for track use only"

Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,705 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,558 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,900 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 17,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,094 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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GX55 KMY is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GX55 KMY, 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 GX55 KMY registered?

GX55 KMY is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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