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EV09 RAF

2009 Lotus Evora S

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,154 mi
Last recorded54,154 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV09 RAF
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 53,929 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 53,929 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 53,727 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured within rear luggage compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 53,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (255/35/19) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

full underside covers fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 39,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

full underside covers fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,966 miles

TYRE SIZE (FRONT): 225/40X18 92Y

both front tyres worn VERY close to legal minimum tread depth

Fail 19 Apr 2013 21,887 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

TYRE SIZE (FRONT): 225/40X18 92Y

both front tyres worn VERY close to legal minimum tread depth

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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EV09 RAF is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EV09 RAF, 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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EV09 RAF is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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