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K155 EXG

2007 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 69,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 69,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,728 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 68,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,977 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 64,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,842 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 41,095 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,258 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 31,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,936 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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K155 EXG is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 26,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K155 EXG, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K155 EXG registered?

K155 EXG is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is K155 EXG safe to buy?

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