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S222 CUP

2010 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,328 mi
Last recorded37,328 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 37,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 36,469 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 36,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,606 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 32,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,628 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 21,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 18,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 18,350 miles

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

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

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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S222 CUP is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S222 CUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S222 CUP registered?

S222 CUP is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 29 December 2010.

Is S222 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S222 CUP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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