Lotus Evora
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 716 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
716
Model Years
2009 to 2020
Years Covered
8
About the Lotus Evora
The Lotus Evora was MOT tested 716 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2009 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably 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 (2009) averages 47,188 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 10,382 miles.
Compared to the Lotus brand average of 90%, the Evora performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Lotus range.
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 Evora by Year
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Questions about the Lotus Evora
Is the Lotus Evora reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (2009 to 2020), the Lotus Evora averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 716 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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