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LK59 KRJ

2009 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,352 mi
Last recorded56,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 KRJ
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,352 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 51,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,371 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,211 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,174 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 36,154 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,185 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,195 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
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LK59 KRJ is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK59 KRJ, 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 LK59 KRJ registered?

LK59 KRJ is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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