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KX05 FPP

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,312 mi
Last recorded44,312 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 FPP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 44,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 44,283 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 43,767 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,962 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 42,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,952 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 42,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front wiper blade is smeary

Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,305 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 42,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 39,823 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 36,419 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 36,419 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 31,129 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 18,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,341 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Mar 2013 17,812 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,330 miles

unable to inspected fully due to covers and sheilds

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,107 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 Mar 2010 13,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Feb 2009 11,217 miles

front number plate not BSAU stamped

full undershields and covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2009 10,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate not BSAU stamped

full undershields and covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,167 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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KX05 FPP is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 KX05 FPP, 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.

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What year was KX05 FPP registered?

KX05 FPP is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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