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AU59 AEL

2009 Lotus Evora S

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,775 mi
Last recorded81,775 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 AEL
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 81,232 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.67mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.87 tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 79,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.67mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.87 tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,731 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 60,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,140 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 32,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,460 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,782 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora S?

Based on 4,803 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
2,104
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Headlamp aim too low 33
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 15
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AU59 AEL is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Evora S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AU59 AEL registered?

AU59 AEL is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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