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YJ09 HAE

2009 Lotus Evora

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,100 mi
Last recorded38,100 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora36,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 HAE
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 38,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 37,610 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 5 Dec 2023 37,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 37,407 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2022 37,031 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 37,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 36,220 miles

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

slight play in front anti roll bar links

some play in nearside bottom swivel

Pass 25 Nov 2020 35,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,209 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,163 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 30,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 28,791 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 May 2016 27,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,400 miles

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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YJ09 HAE is a 2009 Lotus Evora in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Evora models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 36,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ09 HAE, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Evora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ09 HAE registered?

YJ09 HAE is a 2009 Lotus Evora, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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