2012 Lotus Exige 3.5L Petrol · AU12 AEA
2012 Lotus Exige (3.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 24,387 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXIGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU12 AEA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 24,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AU12 AEA MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Lotus Exige (AU12 AEA) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AU12 AEA Mileage History
- 20/04/202324,005 mi
- 11/06/202424,040 mi+35 mi
- 06/05/202624,387 mi+347 mi
Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Exige V6
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Clutch Master Cylinder FailureSerious
Like the Evora, the Exige V6 can suffer from a sticking clutch pedal due to heat-soak failing the internal seals.
- Suspension Joint & Toe Link WearSerious
Track use accelerates wear on ball joints and rear toe links. A nervous chassis ruins the Exige experience.
- Rear Upright CrackingSerious
The rear hub carriers/uprights on V6 Exiges have been known to crack, particularly on track-used cars. Lotus later redesigned the part with reinforced material. Failure can be catastrophic and life-threatening at speed.
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