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2017 Lotus Exige 3.5L Petrol · NK17 BOU

NK17 BOU

2017 Lotus Exige (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 7,048 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
LOTUS EXIGE
Year / Origin
2017 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
7,048 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
3456cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This is an exceptionally clean MOT record for a nine-year-old vehicle. The most recent test in August 2025 was a full pass with no defects recorded, which is a very strong positive sign. The history shows a consistent pattern of passes over the last five years with no advisory items or failures, indicating the car has been well-maintained and kept in good mechanical order regarding its safety and legal requirements. The primary characteristic of this vehicle's history is its complete lack of recurring faults. There is no pattern of worsening condition; in fact, the consistent clean passes suggest the vehicle's condition has been stable and is being properly cared for. The extremely low average annual mileage of under 800 miles per year is the most notable factor. This could imply very careful, light use or possibly long periods of inactivity. Such low mileage is a double-edged sword. On the positive side, it means major wear items like the engine, gearbox, clutch, and brakes have seen very little use. The risk profile is therefore very different from a high-mileage example.

NK17 BOU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
  • 7,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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NK17 BOU Mileage History

  1. 12/08/20224,287 mi
  2. 07/09/20235,532 mi+1,245 mi
  3. 18/07/20245,958 mi+426 mi
  4. 08/08/20257,048 mi+1,090 mi

Average of roughly 923 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

NK17 BOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 17:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Lotus Exige (NK17 BOU) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY