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CU09 LBZ

2009 Lotus Evora S

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,837 mi
Last recorded52,837 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LBZ
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 51,477 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,851 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 48,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 41,257 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 30,726 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,038 miles

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

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,910 miles

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

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,166 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,683 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,683 miles

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

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

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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CU09 LBZ is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CU09 LBZ, 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 CU09 LBZ registered?

CU09 LBZ is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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