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RX59 AYS

2010 Lotus Evora

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,023 mi
Last recorded46,023 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Evora34,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 AYS
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 46,023 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 46,019 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure facia panel loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 45,619 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Sep 2024 45,619 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose mudflap slightly loose and fouling wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,028 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,747 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs worn/pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake hoses corroded by flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 39,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipe bracket has become detached from the body work (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs worn/pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nsf tyre has flat spot in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake hoses corroded by flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,369 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 36,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 33,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 33,739 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Engine misfire present (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 24,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,629 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 18,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 15,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 10,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,922
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Headlamp aim too high 8
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RX59 AYS is a 2010 Lotus Evora in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Evora models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 34,598 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX59 AYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Evora typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Lotus Evora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX59 AYS is a 2010 Lotus Evora, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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