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OO07 DBE

2009 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO07 DBE
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,015 miles

All shock absorber bodies corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,502 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and lipped (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear shocks and springs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable wearing against lower suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union / bracket and securing nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable wearing against lower suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorber casings corroded at bottom. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 49,966 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 49,964 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,930 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 43,540 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 32,563 miles

engine and underside covers obscuring components

n/s and o/s front seat belts lazy to retract

Pass 3 Jan 2015 26,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 22,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,165 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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OO07 DBE is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OO07 DBE, 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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OO07 DBE is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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