2013 Lotus Exige 3.5L Petrol · NK13 BUE
2013 Lotus Exige (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 22,606 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXIGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK13 BUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 22,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK13 BUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Lotus Exige (NK13 BUE) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NK13 BUE Mileage History
- 01/11/202219,593 mi
- 20/10/202321,594 mi+2,001 mi
- 01/11/202422,393 mi+799 mi
- 02/11/202422,394 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/202522,606 mi+212 mi
Average of roughly 1,007 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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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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