Lotus Exige
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 18 years from 2,620 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
2,620
Best Year
2019 (98%)
Years Covered
18
How reliable is the Lotus Exige?
Lotus Exige by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92% | 98 | 6,384 mi |
| 2020 | 95% | 164 | 9,530 mi |
| 2019 | 98% | 189 | 13,275 mi |
| 2018 | 94% | 159 | 15,610 mi |
| 2017 | 95% | 176 | 17,471 mi |
| 2016 | 96% | 182 | 19,868 mi |
| 2015 | 94% | 179 | 26,709 mi |
| 2014 | 93% | 184 | 23,573 mi |
| 2013 | 95% | 142 | 25,541 mi |
| 2010 | 94% | 133 | 27,160 mi |
| 2009 | 96% | 74 | 33,090 mi |
| 2008 | 89% | 168 | 42,736 mi |
| 2007 | 92% | 169 | 37,419 mi |
| 2006 | 88% | 193 | 44,832 mi |
| 2005 | 92% | 156 | 50,716 mi |
| 2004 | 87% | 94 | 44,899 mi |
| 2001 | 96% | 49 | 38,260 mi |
| 2000 | 95% | 111 | 34,885 mi |
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About the Lotus Exige
The Lotus Exige has been tested 2,620 times in 2024 MOT data across 18 model years (2000 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 189 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 87%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer LOTUS EXIGEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 34,885 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 6,384 miles.
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