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AU59 AFZ

2009 Lotus Evora S

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,284 mi
Last recorded89,284 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 89,284 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 89,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 79,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 79,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

tpms light is on but not sure if pressure related

Fail 14 Mar 2022 63,839 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

tpms light is on but not sure if pressure related

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,281 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

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

Undertray(s) fitted not allowing full of underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2021 58,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,853 miles

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

under tray

Fail 18 Jul 2019 56,842 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

under tray

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,626 miles

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 45,753 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,046 miles

full metal covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 29,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 AFZ is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AFZ, 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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AU59 AFZ is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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