Lotus Europa
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 103 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
103
Model Years
2006 to 2007
Years Covered
2
About the Lotus Europa
The Lotus Europa was MOT tested 103 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2006 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 46,391 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 56,438 miles.
Compared to the Lotus brand average of 90%, the Europa is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lotus models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Lotus Europa by Year
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Questions about the Lotus Europa
Is the Lotus Europa reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2006 to 2007), the Lotus Europa averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 103 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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