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V1 SLX

2009 Lotus Evora S

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,105 mi
Last recorded79,105 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 SLX
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 79,105 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 63,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 59,873 miles

Central rear view mirror loose in passenger footwell

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside headlamp aim is slightly low compared to o/s

Pass 21 Dec 2022 55,426 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,293 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,808 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,256 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play And slightly roughf (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,387 miles

many underside and frontal components covered

Pass 1 May 2014 16,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 14,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,612 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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V1 SLX is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V1 SLX, 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 V1 SLX registered?

V1 SLX is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is V1 SLX safe to buy?

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