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DL54 VDL

2009 Lotus Evora S

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,586 mi
Last recorded38,586 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 VDL
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 38,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 37,611 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 36,343 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 35,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One led not working on NSR lamp on side lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,927 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 27,774 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre very dangerous should not be taken on road (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 12,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 11,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 11,244 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,130 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 9,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DL54 VDL is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Silver 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 DL54 VDL, 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 DL54 VDL registered?

DL54 VDL is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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