Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Lotus Exige (2009–2011) Reliability

The Lotus Exige (2009–2011) scores 96/100 on our composite reliability index — excellent territory — drawn from DVSA data. Estimated used prices span €12,600–€16,500.

Composite Score
96
/ 100
Excellent
Sources: DVSA · latest 2023
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2009–2011
Est. used price€12,600–€16,500
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue6
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=1147
1,147 UK MOT tests · overall 7.2% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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96
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 1,147 MOT tests in the UK during the 2023 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
84
7.1% fail vs 10.9% fleet
239 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
99
5.4% fail vs 19.2% fleet
350 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
100
6.1% fail vs 32.1% fleet
163 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
100
9.4% fail vs 38.8% fleet
395 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Catalyst emissions
42
42.4%
#2
Headlamp aim
19
19.2%
#3
Tread depth
17
17.2%
#4
Position lamp
11
11.1%
#5
Registration plate lamp(s)
10
10.1%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2023 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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