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Lotus Exige

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

Y9 MTBMOT history

Y9 MTB is a white petrol Lotus Exige first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 21,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

Y9 MTB white Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
21,896 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 MTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 MTB was last recorded at 21,896 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,698 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
1,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,896 miles
  • 2025 – 21,698 miles
  • 2024 – 21,075 miles
  • 2023 – 20,186 miles
  • 2022 – 19,425 miles
  • 2021 – 19,240 miles
  • 2019 – 18,854 miles
  • 2018 – 18,710 miles
  • 2017 – 18,275 miles
  • 2016 – 17,199 miles
  • 2015 – 16,099 miles
  • 2013 – 12,699 miles
  • 2012 – 6,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,896 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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,896 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    21,896 miles
    Test number
    886715197370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,698 miles (+623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    21,698 miles
    Test number
    820040614214
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass21,075 miles (+889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    21,075 miles
    Test number
    839575707568
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass20,186 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,186 miles
    Test number
    970293250360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,425 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    19,425 miles
    Test number
    651903523329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,240 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    19,240 miles
    Test number
    258930682360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,854 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,854 miles
    Test number
    639654542318
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions just met.
  8. Fail18,854 miles (+43)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,854 miles
    Test number
    725145164382
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Failed emissions test (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail18,811 miles (+101)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,811 miles
    Test number
    944086478592
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass18,710 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    18,710 miles
    Test number
    142706014625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,275 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    361503883500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,199 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,199 miles
    Test number
    614717144283
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
  13. Pass16,099 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,099 miles
    Test number
    673820753766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,172 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,172 miles
    Test number
    358923605016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,699 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    12,699 miles
    Test number
    358087743300
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail12,699 miles (+1,229)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,699 miles
    Test number
    755325643354
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass11,470 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,470 miles
    Test number
    806928053036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,929 miles
    Test number
    837512172099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y9 MTB

Does Y9 MTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 MTB is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 MTB?
The MOT on Y9 MTB is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 MTB done?
Y9 MTB was recorded at 21,896 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,060 miles a year.
Has Y9 MTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 MTB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on Y9 MTB 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 Y9 MTB find?
Y9 MTB passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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