Lotus Evora S MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lotus Evora S. Check any Evora S by registration number below.

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91.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.0%

vs Lotus Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lotus Evora S — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lotus Evora S has an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, which is 2.0 percentage points above the Lotus brand average of 89.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Evora S is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Lotus Evora S, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lotus Evora S performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 122 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.9%

Mileage at 10yr

42k mi

2014

Based on 133 vehicles

94.0%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 10yr

56k mi

2013

Based on 101 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

53k mi

2012

Based on 60 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.9%

2011

Based on 230 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

8.2%

2010

Based on 258 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

7.6%

2009

Based on 100 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

4.2%

0

Based on 374 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Lotus average: 89.5%

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.6%

Front

0.8%

Front Nearside

0.8%

Other Lotus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lotus models.

Lotus Elise

93.1% pass rate

Lotus Evora

92.8% pass rate

Lotus Elan +2

89.5% pass rate

Lotus Esprit

88.7% pass rate

Lotus Exige

94.6% pass rate

Lotus Evora 4 V6

92.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lotus Evora S

Lotus Evora S — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lotus Evora S MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lotus Evora S?

The average MOT pass rate for the Lotus Evora S is 91.5% compared to the Lotus average of 89.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Lotus Evora S?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Lotus Evora S reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, the Lotus Evora S is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Lotus Evora S?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Lotus Evora S?

Typical mileage for the Lotus Evora S: 42,451 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Evora S to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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