Lotus Evora S
From 636 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 12 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 88.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2010 | 93.5% | a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid), the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Evora Ss tested had between 23,596 and 48,547 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,194 median miles, the Evora S 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 S MOT pass rate?
The Lotus Evora S has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 636 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lotus Evora S?
The most common MOT failure on the Lotus Evora S is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Lotus Evora S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lotus Evora S is 32,194 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,596 and 48,547 miles.
Buying a used Evora S?
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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