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FJ12 FLZ

2012 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,440 mi
Last recorded39,440 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lotus Evora S29,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 FLZ
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 35,414 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 29,337 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 29,245 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 26,546 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 25,161 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 24,088 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 22,643 miles

fluctuation all brakes found using RBT

Pass 2 Feb 2019 20,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 18,146 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 18,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front and offside rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,070 miles

front tyres worn to approx 2mm, offside cut on tread

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2016 11,085 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,994 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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FJ12 FLZ is a 2012 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FJ12 FLZ, 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.

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What year was FJ12 FLZ registered?

FJ12 FLZ is a 2012 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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