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MX18 KBO

2018 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,683 mi
Last recorded14,683 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX18 KBO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 14,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 12,488 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 12,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 11,320 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 11,242 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 8,556 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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MX18 KBO is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,812 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 MX18 KBO, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MX18 KBO registered?

MX18 KBO is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is MX18 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX18 KBO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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