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NK14 FSF

2014 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,269 mi
Last recorded23,269 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Exige16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK14 FSF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 23,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 21,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 19,161 miles

all four brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2022
Fail 2 Feb 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 14,703 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 12,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 12,848 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 10,864 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 10,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,984 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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NK14 FSF is a 2014 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 NK14 FSF, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NK14 FSF registered?

NK14 FSF is a 2014 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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