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KN61 RYU

2012 Lotus Evora S

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,539 mi
Last recorded79,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Lotus Evora S29,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 RYU
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,539 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 78,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 71,230 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 65,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,786 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 53,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 45,710 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All Lamps illuminated (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,064 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 42,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,581 miles

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

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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KN61 RYU is a 2012 Lotus Evora S in Grey 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 KN61 RYU, 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 KN61 RYU registered?

KN61 RYU is a 2012 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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