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SN59 BSY

2009 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,312 mi
Last recorded31,312 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 BSY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 31,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,463 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 7 Jul 2021 20,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 18,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 17,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brakes discs - slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 17,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brakes discs - slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 16,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,836 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 13,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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SN59 BSY is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN59 BSY, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN59 BSY registered?

SN59 BSY is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is SN59 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN59 BSY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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