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K17 XEG

2007 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,297 mi
Last recorded91,297 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 XEG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 87,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 74,726 miles

Undertray Covering Whole Length Of Vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,480 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,035 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,944 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 55,033 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,495 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,216 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,216 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,902 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 8 Oct 2012 31,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,472 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,469 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K17 XEG is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K17 XEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K17 XEG registered?

K17 XEG is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is K17 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 XEG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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