Lotus Evora
From 634 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
Lotus Evora on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 1.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 718 | 182 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 720 | 181 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 638 | 258 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 605 | 289 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 711 | 178 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2024 Q2 | 738 | 157 | +0 | -0 | +39 |
| 2024 Q1 | 677 | 179 | +0 | -34 | -34 |
| 2023 Q4 | 631 | 259 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
5 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evora 4 V6 | Petrol | 180 | 35% |
| Evora S 4 V6 | Petrol | 101 | 20% |
| Evora 400 | Petrol | 98 | 19% |
| Evora Gt410 Sport | Petrol | 79 | 16% |
| Evora 2 V6 | Petrol | 50 | 10% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 93.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Evoras tested had between 13,057 and 27,510 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,858 median miles, the Evora has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lotus models
| Lotus Elise | 88% |
| Lotus Elan | 78.9% |
| Lotus Exige | 92.4% |
| Lotus Esprit | 88.6% |
Common questions
What is the Lotus Evora MOT pass rate?
The Lotus Evora has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 634 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lotus Evora?
The most common MOT failure on the Lotus Evora is brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Lotus Evoras are on UK roads?
There are 718 Lotus Evoras currently licensed on UK roads, with 182 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Lotus Evora at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lotus Evora is 21,858 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,057 and 27,510 miles.
Buying a used Evora?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.