Lotus Exige reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,081 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Exige tends to fail
Share of Lotus Exige cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, suspension, brakes.
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).