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X566 UAY

2000 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,958 mi
Last recorded40,958 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 UAY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 40,958 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 40,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 39,715 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 39,715 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 39,665 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,252 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,692 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 33,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 May 2016 29,314 miles

n/s/r bearing noisy

Pass 12 May 2015 28,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 26,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 24,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,703 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,902 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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X566 UAY is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X566 UAY, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X566 UAY registered?

X566 UAY is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X566 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X566 UAY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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