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EV56 ORA

2012 Lotus Evora S

Red Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,560 mi
Last recorded23,560 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Evora S29,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV56 ORA
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 23,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 21,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 18,392 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 15,826 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 13,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 10,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 6,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 3,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 2,644 miles

under trays obscuring visibility

Pass 8 Apr 2015 2,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EV56 ORA is a 2012 Lotus Evora S in Red with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EV56 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 14 years old, this Lotus Evora S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EV56 ORA?

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What year was EV56 ORA registered?

EV56 ORA is a 2012 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is EV56 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV56 ORA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EV56 ORA have outstanding finance?

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