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2010 Lotus Evora S

Yellow Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,319 mi
Last recorded62,319 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Evora S34,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO09 HOW
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 62,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 58,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 56,563 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,891 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,188 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 54,185 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 47,679 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,861 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 40,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,684 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads wearing unevenly.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,369 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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OO09 HOW is a 2010 Lotus Evora S in Yellow with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,389 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 OO09 HOW, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Evora S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OO09 HOW is a 2010 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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