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VX59 EGJ

2010 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,818 mi
Last recorded32,818 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 EGJ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 32,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 31,667 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 30,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,079 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 27,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 26,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 21,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 13,989 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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VX59 EGJ is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VX59 EGJ, 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 VX59 EGJ registered?

VX59 EGJ is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 January 2010.

Is VX59 EGJ safe to buy?

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