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

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93.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.8%

vs Lotus Avg

9

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lotus Evora — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lotus Evora has an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, which is 3.8 percentage points above the Lotus brand average of 89.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Evora is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lotus Evora fails its MOT are brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. If you are preparing your Evora 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 Evora, 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 Evora performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 51 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

13k mi

2019

Based on 141 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

2018

Based on 167 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

6.6%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2017

Based on 123 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

5.0%

2016

Based on 288 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.3%

2015

Based on 113 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.3%

2010

Based on 68 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

2009

Based on 49 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.8%

0

Based on 347 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Top MOT Failures — Lotus Evora

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

1

Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

23.5%
Lotus Evora Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Lotus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lotus models.

Lotus Elise

93.1% pass rate

Lotus Evora S

89.3% pass rate

Lotus Elan +2

89.5% pass rate

Lotus Esprit

88.7% pass rate

Lotus Exige

94.6% pass rate

Lotus Evora 4 V6

92.0% 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 Evora

Lotus Evora — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lotus Evora MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lotus Evora?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lotus Evora is 93.3% compared to the Lotus average of 89.5%. 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 Evora?
The most common MOT failures on the Lotus Evora are: Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn (23.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Lotus Evora reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, the Lotus Evora 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 Evora?
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 Evora?
Typical mileage for the Lotus Evora: 13,369 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Evora to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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