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S11 PKW

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,498 mi
Last recorded45,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 PKW
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 45,498 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 45,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 45,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 42,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,886 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 3 Mar 2017 38,390 miles

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

handbrake has only just met the required limits

Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,337 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,721 miles

n/s/r disc inner face rusted

Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r disc inner face rusted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,486 miles

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,838 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,257 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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S11 PKW is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S11 PKW, 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 S11 PKW registered?

S11 PKW is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is S11 PKW safe to buy?

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