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Y55 SDT

2014 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,475 mi
Last recorded28,475 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Exige16,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 SDT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 28,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 21,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 16,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 11,645 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 7,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 6,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 5,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 4,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 3,501 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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Y55 SDT is a 2014 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 Y55 SDT, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y55 SDT registered?

Y55 SDT is a 2014 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 April 2014.

Is Y55 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 SDT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y55 SDT have outstanding finance?

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