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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lotus Emira. Check any Emira by registration number below.

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87.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.3%

vs Lotus Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lotus Emira — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lotus Emira has an average MOT pass rate of 87.8%, which is 2.3 percentage points above the Lotus brand average of 85.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Emira is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lotus Emira fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Emira for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Lotus Emira, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lotus Emira performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 800 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Lotus average: 85.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

8.5%

Mileage at 3yr

6k mi

Top MOT Failures — Lotus Emira

The most common reasons a Lotus Emira fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

11.5%
2

Suspension

10.0%
3

Brakes

9.0%
4

Tyres

9.2%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

5.5%
Lotus Emira Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

29.0%

Rear

26.0%

Offside

19.0%

Other Lotus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lotus models.

Lotus Elise

82.5% pass rate

Lotus Exige

83.0% pass rate

Lotus Evora

83.5% pass rate

Lotus Eletre

90.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lotus Emira

Lotus Emira — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lotus Emira MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lotus Emira?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lotus Emira is 87.8% compared to the Lotus average of 85.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lotus Emira?
The most common MOT failures on the Lotus Emira are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11.5%), Suspension (10.0%), Brakes (9.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Lotus Emira reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.8%, the Lotus Emira is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Lotus Emira?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Lotus Emira?
Typical mileage for the Lotus Emira: 6,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Emira to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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