CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN12 BUA

2012 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,362 mi
Last recorded42,362 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lotus Evora S29,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 BUA
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 42,362 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 41,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 36,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Offside Rear Sidelight with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Offside Rear Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 31,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Offside Rear Sidelight with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Offside Rear Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 May 2019 29,200 miles

Offside Rear Sidelight with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 29,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sidelight with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 26,241 miles

both front tyres perished slightly

both front wheel arch liners and mud flaps insecure but not currently fouling the wheels

Pass 25 May 2017 23,701 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 23,696 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres deteriorating, rears starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,936 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,406 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
Full Lotus Evora S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN12 BUA is a 2012 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GN12 BUA, 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 GN12 BUA?

You can check the full history of GN12 BUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN12 BUA registered?

GN12 BUA is a 2012 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is GN12 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 BUA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN12 BUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN12 BUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.