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NK13 BUE

2013 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,606 mi
Last recorded22,606 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK13 BUE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 22,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 22,394 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 22,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 21,594 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 19,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 15,298 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 15,298 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 10,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 8,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 5,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,811 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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NK13 BUE is a 2013 Lotus Exige in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,560 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 NK13 BUE, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK13 BUE registered?

NK13 BUE is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is NK13 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK13 BUE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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