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SN13 CXE

2013 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,316 mi
Last recorded50,316 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 CXE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,938 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 45,323 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,697 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,385 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 39,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,827 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,164 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 27,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 15,001 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 15,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SN13 CXE is a 2013 Lotus Exige in Green with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SN13 CXE, 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.

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What year was SN13 CXE registered?

SN13 CXE is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is SN13 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 CXE 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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