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W26 UFO

2009 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,450 mi
Last recorded11,450 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 UFO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 11,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 11,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 11,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 10,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 10,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 9,795 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,788 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 8,787 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 8,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,295 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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W26 UFO is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W26 UFO, 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 W26 UFO registered?

W26 UFO is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is W26 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 UFO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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