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Lotus Exige

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L13 SVEMOT history

L13 SVE is a black petrol Lotus Exige first used on 5 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L13 SVE black Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,248 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SVE was last recorded at 66,248 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,612 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
2,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,248 miles
  • 2025 – 65,612 miles
  • 2023 – 65,224 miles
  • 2022 – 62,069 miles
  • 2021 – 61,440 miles
  • 2020 – 59,765 miles
  • 2018 – 54,864 miles
  • 2017 – 52,984 miles
  • 2016 – 52,599 miles
  • 2015 – 52,232 miles
  • 2014 – 50,576 miles
  • 2013 – 50,534 miles
  • 2012 – 46,962 miles
  • 2011 – 36,020 miles
  • 2010 – 32,215 miles
  • 2009 – 26,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,248 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,248 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,248 miles
    Test number
    734052415517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,612 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    548630247951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,224 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    867648988293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,216 miles (+3,147)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    694925279607
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,069 miles
    Test number
    548050455361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,069 miles (+629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,069 miles
    Test number
    236526443391
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass61,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,440 miles
    Test number
    874468589052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,440 miles (+1,675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,440 miles
    Test number
    324330488571
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass59,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    727392119762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,765 miles (+4,901)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    239747092980
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,864 miles (+1,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    549703818643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,984 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    625890864833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,599 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,599 miles
    Test number
    796126002052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,232 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    711810253215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,576 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,576 miles
    Test number
    399578064294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    707615183194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,534 miles (+3,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    326615583186
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  18. Pass46,962 miles (+10,942)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,962 miles
    Test number
    478213662119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,020 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    357747351147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,215 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    943671460121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,086 miles
    Test number
    650303879117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 SVE

Does L13 SVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SVE is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SVE?
The MOT on L13 SVE is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 SVE done?
L13 SVE was recorded at 66,248 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,424 miles a year.
Has L13 SVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SVE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 SVE 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 L13 SVE find?
L13 SVE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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