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K555 KJL

2005 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,487 mi
Last recorded30,487 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 KJL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 30,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 29,977 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 28,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,597 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 21,299 miles

track rod ends ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit (3mm)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre close to limit (3mm)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 18,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,400 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 11,826 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 11,825 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,402 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 9,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,136 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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K555 KJL is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 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 K555 KJL, 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 21 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 K555 KJL registered?

K555 KJL is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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The MOT history for K555 KJL 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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