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K18 EXE

2000 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,670 mi
Last recorded35,670 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 EXE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,770 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,446 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 34,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,105 miles

covers & trims fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 19 Aug 2016 33,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers & trims fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf driving lamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2012 32,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf driving lamp not working

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,865 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,092 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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K18 EXE is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 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 K18 EXE, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K18 EXE registered?

K18 EXE is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is K18 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 EXE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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