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Lotus Exige

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

R16 HBKMOT history

R16 HBK is a blue petrol Lotus Exige first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

R16 HBK blue Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
47,423 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 HBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 HBK was last recorded at 47,423 miles on 29 May 2026, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,826 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
1,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,423 miles
  • 2025 – 46,826 miles
  • 2024 – 46,498 miles
  • 2023 – 45,436 miles
  • 2022 – 44,588 miles
  • 2021 – 43,421 miles
  • 2019 – 41,684 miles
  • 2018 – 41,016 miles
  • 2016 – 39,682 miles
  • 2015 – 37,542 miles
  • 2014 – 35,752 miles
  • 2013 – 31,187 miles
  • 2012 – 26,759 miles
  • 2011 – 22,721 miles
  • 2010 – 19,820 miles
  • 2009 – 13,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,423 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp 50%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,423 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    899784198995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,826 miles (+328)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    968316684825
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass46,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    294256274676
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp 50% (4.3.3 (b))

  4. Fail46,498 miles (+1,062)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    198233425551
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp 50% (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,436 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    469924928216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,588 miles (+1,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,588 miles
    Test number
    825729870028
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cv boot slightly weeping grease

  7. Pass43,421 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,421 miles
    Test number
    594921611446
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays on this vehicle

  8. Pass41,684 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    571346202077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,016 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,016 miles
    Test number
    702098214674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,014 miles (+1,332)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    616365770643
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass39,682 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,682 miles
    Test number
    693751790955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    818689988807
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  13. Fail37,542 miles (+1,790)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    108433131954
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  14. Pass35,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,752 miles
    Test number
    326743964280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,752 miles (+4,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,752 miles
    Test number
    975383064274
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass31,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,187 miles
    Test number
    347323763220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,187 miles (+4,428)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,187 miles
    Test number
    336735953233
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass26,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,759 miles
    Test number
    215044782126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,759 miles (+4,038)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,759 miles
    Test number
    756709672171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass22,721 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,721 miles
    Test number
    939162571186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,820 miles (+6,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,820 miles
    Test number
    730408540111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass13,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,600 miles
    Test number
    291750619123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,600 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,600 miles
    Test number
    250470919414
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about R16 HBK

Does R16 HBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 HBK is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 HBK?
The MOT on R16 HBK is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 HBK done?
R16 HBK was recorded at 47,423 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,977 miles a year.
Has R16 HBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 HBK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 HBK 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 R16 HBK find?
R16 HBK passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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