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SN14 CKA

2014 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,255 mi
Last recorded17,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Exige16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN14 CKA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 17,255 miles

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 11 May 2024 16,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 16,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 16,157 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 15,649 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2019 13,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 9,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 6,267 miles

exhaust y piece grounding damage

vehicle as complete under body under tray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 6,267 miles

Direction indicators not working none working or showing any indication of working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with and without ignition (1.4.B.1b)

exhaust y piece grounding damage

vehicle as complete under body under tray fitted

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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SN14 CKA is a 2014 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SN14 CKA, 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 SN14 CKA registered?

SN14 CKA is a 2014 Lotus Exige, first registered on 2 August 2014.

Is SN14 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN14 CKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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