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MX18 KCZ

2018 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,309 mi
Last recorded20,309 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX18 KCZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 20,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 19,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 15,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 11,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 9,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,093 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 KCZ is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MX18 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

MX18 KCZ is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is MX18 KCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX18 KCZ shows 6 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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