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EV04 AOO

2009 Lotus Evora

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,816 mi
Last recorded92,816 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora36,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 AOO
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,816 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 90,131 miles

Lower under body pan fitted front to rear

Fail 4 Aug 2023 90,113 miles

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

Lower under body pan fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,651 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 69,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving some residue (3.4 (b) (i))

under body covers obscuring view

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,777 miles

under cover fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,434 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,431 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front inside brake pads approx 80%worn

under body covers not allowing full insection of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,311 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,047 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 25,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2016 24,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,972 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 13,755 miles

1. washer fluid low

OS REAR TYRE MEASURED @ ONLY 1.67mm. RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE RENEWAL AS IN DAMP OR WET CONDITIONS MINIMUM SAFE DEPTH IS CONSIDERED TO BE AT LEAST 3MM. NS REAR TYRE MEASURED @ 1.9mm

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,755 miles

1. washer fluid low

OS REAR TYRE MEASURED @ ONLY 1.67mm. RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE RENEWAL AS IN DAMP OR WET CONDITIONS MINIMUM SAFE DEPTH IS CONSIDERED TO BE AT LEAST 3MM. NS REAR TYRE MEASURED @ 1.9mm

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 11,759 miles

255/35/zr19 tyre size

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 10,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 10,236 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,922
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Headlamp aim too high 8
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EV04 AOO is a 2009 Lotus Evora in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Evora models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 36,091 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EV04 AOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EV04 AOO registered?

EV04 AOO is a 2009 Lotus Evora, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EV04 AOO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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