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EV04 RAO

2012 Lotus Evora S

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,143 mi
Last recorded50,143 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Evora S29,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 RAO
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 50,143 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 47,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 45,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 42,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,624 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,124 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 4 May 2017 23,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RAO is a 2012 Lotus Evora S in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 29,171 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 EV04 RAO, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Evora S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EV04 RAO registered?

EV04 RAO is a 2012 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is EV04 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 RAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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