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OU10 KSY

2010 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,787 mi
Last recorded9,787 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU10 KSY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 9,787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 9,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 8,179 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 8,179 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 7,215 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 7,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 25 May 2013 4,663 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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OU10 KSY is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 18,736 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 OU10 KSY, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU10 KSY registered?

OU10 KSY is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is OU10 KSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU10 KSY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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