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KY16 VDO

2016 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,525 mi
Last recorded17,525 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 VDO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 17,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 17,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 16,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 16,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 15,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 15,580 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 10,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 9,446 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 9,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 6,576 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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KY16 VDO is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 KY16 VDO, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY16 VDO registered?

KY16 VDO is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is KY16 VDO safe to buy?

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