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HW15 LKO

2015 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,135 mi
Last recorded17,135 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Exige14,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW15 LKO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 17,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 14,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 13,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 12,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 11,941 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 10,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 8,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 7,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 6,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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HW15 LKO is a 2015 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 14,992 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 HW15 LKO, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW15 LKO registered?

HW15 LKO is a 2015 Lotus Exige, first registered on 3 August 2015.

Is HW15 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW15 LKO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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