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2009 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,369 mi
Last recorded35,369 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Europa22,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 EUR
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 35,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 35,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 35,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 34,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,369 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,333 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 28,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 26,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,420 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 24,416 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 21,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 21,737 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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X2 EUR is a 2009 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 22,640 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 Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X2 EUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 17 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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X2 EUR is a 2009 Lotus Europa, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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