Lotus Evora
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 716 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
716
Best Year
2020 (100%)
Years Covered
8
About the Lotus Evora
The Lotus Evora has been tested 716 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2009 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 32 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 86%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The LOTUS EVORA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Lotus Evora by Year
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