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Lotus Exige reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,081 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,081 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Lotus Exige cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and suspension.
89%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 97% of peers
+28.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,081 tests · fleet 61%
89%
Where the Exige fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on body & structure, suspension, brakes.
Share of 13 years and older Lotus Exige MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Lotus Exige reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lotus Exige holds up well for its age: 89% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 97% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lotus Exige?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lotus Exige in 2024: 13 years and older, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Lotus Exige MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lotus Exige versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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