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6970 K

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,780 mi
Last recorded19,780 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6970 K
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 19,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 19,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 17,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 16,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 15,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 15,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,922 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 13,920 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,411 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,528 miles

offside front wheel bearing worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,072 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 9,800 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,894 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,091 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 7,703 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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6970 K is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 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 6970 K, 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.

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What year was 6970 K registered?

6970 K is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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