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SK07 AXX

2007 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,449 mi
Last recorded57,449 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 AXX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 57,449 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 57,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,223 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer section of rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer section of rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,016 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,715 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 55,224 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake arm on brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside handbrake cable casing worn through and cable exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner and outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyre valves slightly perished

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,952 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 26,703 miles

Rear 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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SK07 AXX is a 2007 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SK07 AXX, 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.

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What year was SK07 AXX registered?

SK07 AXX is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 3 July 2007.

Is SK07 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK07 AXX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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