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SV55 KXP

2005 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,778 mi
Last recorded55,778 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KXP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 55,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,752 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 55,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 55,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,760 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 54,760 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,441 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,237 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,397 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,945 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 51,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,414 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 50,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,373 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,369 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,346 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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SV55 KXP is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SV55 KXP, 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 SV55 KXP registered?

SV55 KXP is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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