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DK59 AYM

2009 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,170 mi
Last recorded69,170 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 AYM
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 69,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 67,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable rubbing on lower arm (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable rubbing on lower arm (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 66,491 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 66,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2022 65,325 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2021 63,975 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,141 miles

Offside Front tyre valve leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,611 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,891 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under body trays covering most of shell

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,849 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DK59 AYM is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK59 AYM, 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 DK59 AYM registered?

DK59 AYM is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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