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HF09 CWA

2009 Lotus Evora

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,748 mi
Last recorded35,748 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora36,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 CWA
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 35,748 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 35,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,414 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,352 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 32,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 27,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 26,104 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,942 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,834 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,924 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 17,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 16,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 16,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,119 miles

Slight oil leak evident from engine area.

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,922
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Headlamp aim too high 8
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HF09 CWA is a 2009 Lotus Evora in Silver with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Evora models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 36,091 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF09 CWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Evora typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lotus Evora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF09 CWA registered?

HF09 CWA is a 2009 Lotus Evora, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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