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LK07 EYY

2007 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,187 mi
Last recorded40,187 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK07 EYY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 40,187 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,737 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,281 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 32,281 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,288 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 17,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

movement in o/s and n/s/r inner tie rod joints

Pass 4 Oct 2011 12,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LK07 EYY is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LK07 EYY, 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 LK07 EYY registered?

LK07 EYY is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is LK07 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK07 EYY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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