2008 Lotus Exige 1.8L Petrol · SC05 TOY
2008 Lotus Exige (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2008. Recorded mileage 37,837 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXIGE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SC05 TOY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 37,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC05 TOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Lotus Exige (SC05 TOY) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
SC05 TOY Mileage History
- 28/08/202436,735 mi
- 16/09/202436,744 mi+9 mi
- 15/09/202537,837 mi+1,093 mi
Average of roughly 1,051 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SC05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SC05TOY.
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
FORD
TOURNEO CONNECT
TESLA
MODEL Y LONG RANGE AWD
MG
ZS EXCITE VTI-TECH
SUZUKI
GRAND VITARA
SUZUKI
IGNIS
FORD
RANGER
SUZUKI
GRAND VITARA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
BMW
3 SERIES
LOTUS EXIGE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.