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Y195 UON

2001 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 UON
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 58,439 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,951 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,410 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,122 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,803 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 53,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play to o/s front droplink

Fail 28 May 2014 53,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 31 May 2013 51,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,117 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,039 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 34,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,952 miles

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

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

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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Y195 UON is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 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 Y195 UON, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y195 UON is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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