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L222 CDP

2012 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,716 mi
Last recorded50,716 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 CDP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 50,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,191 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 36,583 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,160 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 33,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,218 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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L222 CDP is a 2012 Lotus Exige in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L222 CDP, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L222 CDP registered?

L222 CDP is a 2012 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is L222 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 CDP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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