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Lotus Exige

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

K44 JNCMOT history

K44 JNC is a blue petrol Lotus Exige first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 18,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

K44 JNC blue Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2026
Mileage
18,600 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 JNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K44 JNC was last recorded at 18,600 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,257 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,600 miles
  • 2025 – 18,257 miles
  • 2024 – 17,571 miles
  • 2023 – 17,251 miles
  • 2022 – 17,157 miles
  • 2021 – 16,835 miles
  • 2020 – 16,476 miles
  • 2019 – 16,365 miles
  • 2018 – 16,095 miles
  • 2017 – 15,980 miles
  • 2016 – 15,818 miles
  • 2015 – 15,391 miles
  • 2013 – 15,035 miles
  • 2012 – 14,732 miles
  • 2011 – 14,296 miles
  • 2010 – 13,488 miles
  • 2009 – 12,602 miles
  • 2008 – 11,941 miles
  • 2007 – 11,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail18,600 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail18,600 miles (+343)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,600 miles
    Test number
    106008854408
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass18,257 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    18,257 miles
    Test number
    677769395919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,571 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    17,571 miles
    Test number
    865908235620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,251 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    888294931877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,157 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    17,157 miles
    Test number
    788905249422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,835 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    16,835 miles
    Test number
    606764199970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,476 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    16,476 miles
    Test number
    222208753571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,365 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,365 miles
    Test number
    999548467221
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass16,095 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    16,095 miles
    Test number
    959818653888
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  10. Pass15,980 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,980 miles
    Test number
    401703099454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass15,818 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,818 miles
    Test number
    855056826562
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass15,391 miles (+356)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,391 miles
    Test number
    999563005178
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass15,035 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,035 miles
    Test number
    227192633382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,732 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    14,732 miles
    Test number
    545459652359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,296 miles
    Test number
    436073951394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,296 miles (+808)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,296 miles
    Test number
    488303851404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass13,488 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,488 miles
    Test number
    812361590281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,602 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,602 miles
    Test number
    540707659274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,941 miles (+911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,941 miles
    Test number
    394505758240
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass11,030 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,030 miles
    Test number
    103717657210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,017 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,017 miles
    Test number
    583139247246
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about K44 JNC

Does K44 JNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K44 JNC expired on 16 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K44 JNC?
The MOT on K44 JNC expired on 16 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K44 JNC done?
K44 JNC was recorded at 18,600 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 398 miles a year.
Has K44 JNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 JNC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K44 JNC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K44 JNC find?
K44 JNC failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 minor defect: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 2 more.

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