We've only got 152 MOT tests for Lotus Evoras built around 2011 (14 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Lotus Evoras built around 2011 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Lotus Evora's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Evora's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Lotus Evora.
See every build year for the Lotus EvoraBy age
This chart combines every Lotus Evora ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 11 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 14-year-old Lotus Evoras, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Coil spring corroded
Based on 152 MOT tests on 14-year-old Lotus Evoras, every generation combined.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Lotus Evora.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
All 4 Lotus Evora recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 8.5%, against 11.2% for the Lotus Evora, both built around 2011.
1,595 MOT tests on cars built around 2011
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Lotus Evora on these figures.
8,101 MOT tests on cars built around 2011
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Lotus Evora on these figures.
8,210 MOT tests on cars built around 2011
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Lotus Evora on these figures.
2,906 MOT tests on cars built around 2011
Common questions
Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Lotus Evora across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 152 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
