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X18 CUP

2010 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,214 mi
Last recorded50,214 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,760 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 45,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 44,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,608 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,652 miles

Nearside Brake light has 4 LED's inoperative

Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,051 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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X18 CUP is a 2010 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 X18 CUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X18 CUP?

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What year was X18 CUP registered?

X18 CUP is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is X18 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X18 CUP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X18 CUP have outstanding finance?

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