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KW04 VWE

2004 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,086 mi
Last recorded59,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VWE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 59,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 57,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,995 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 21 Jul 2011 51,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,752 miles

rear brake discs corroded on surface, not affected brake performance

Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,651 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on surface, not affected brake performance

wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,461 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,347 miles

slight mark on front number plate

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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KW04 VWE is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 28,529 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 KW04 VWE, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW04 VWE registered?

KW04 VWE is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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