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HF09 KKL

2009 Lotus Evora S

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,369 mi
Last recorded21,369 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 KKL
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 21,369 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 21,368 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 18,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 17,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 15,062 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 15,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,054 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 15,045 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,490 miles

laquer peel headlights

slight smearing windscreen wiper

slight swelling under protective coating x2 rear of main brake pipes

tpms light on

Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,900 miles

Front wiperblade smear on screen

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

full under tray fitted which not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,823 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 14,812 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fuel flap not secure

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate 1 (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,467 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,297 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 14,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,780 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 13,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HF09 KKL is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HF09 KKL, 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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HF09 KKL is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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