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VU11 EKY

2011 Lotus Evora S

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,153 mi
Last recorded32,153 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Evora S32,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 EKY
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 32,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 28,910 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 28,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 27,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,844 miles

slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Mar 2022 26,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,575 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,104 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 26,104 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,020 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Hand brake cables rubbed through slightly on rear suspension arms

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,089 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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VU11 EKY is a 2011 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 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,956 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 VU11 EKY, 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 15 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 VU11 EKY registered?

VU11 EKY is a 2011 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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