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L700 UTS

2009 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 UTS
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 47,596 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 47,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 47,288 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,228 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cables rubbing through on lower suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,507 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top outer wishbone bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel top colum bush and wheel have slight play in them (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,827 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in top bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 45,778 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in top column bearing but not excessive (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,493 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column slightly notchy in operation (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 45,493 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column slightly notchy in operation (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,100 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,019 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,637 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,803 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 20,803 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L700 UTS is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L700 UTS, 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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What year was L700 UTS registered?

L700 UTS is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is L700 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 UTS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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