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EV04 ORA

2010 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,486 mi
Last recorded48,486 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Evora S34,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 ORA
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 48,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 42,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded advise, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded advise, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 42,180 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced ns wing repeater, (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded advise, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded advise, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 40,544 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 40,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,159 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / DOT CODE 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / DOT CODE 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 33,148 miles

Side repeater not working OFFSIDE INOPERATIVE (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / DOT CODE 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / DOT CODE 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,918 miles

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,259 miles

all discs corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,624 miles

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2015 17,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,378 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 10,486 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 10,486 miles

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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EV04 ORA is a 2010 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,389 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 EV04 ORA, 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 16 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 EV04 ORA registered?

EV04 ORA is a 2010 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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