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AU59 AEB

2009 Lotus Evora

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora36,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 AEB
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,295 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess 0uter layer deterorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess 0uter layer deterorated (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,846 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both hand brake cable outer casing damaged rubbing on lower suspension arms (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,036 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 40,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 33,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,351 miles

slight play in steering colum top bush

Fail 22 Oct 2014 17,341 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering colum top bush

Pass 20 Oct 2012 10,741 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,922
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Headlamp aim too high 8
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AU59 AEB is a 2009 Lotus Evora in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Evora models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 36,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Evora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 AEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Evora typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lotus Evora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU59 AEB registered?

AU59 AEB is a 2009 Lotus Evora, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is AU59 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 AEB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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