Lotus Evora S
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 703 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
703
Highest Pass Rate
2010 (94%)
Years Covered
7
About the Lotus Evora S
The Lotus Evora S was MOT tested 703 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2009 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 169 tests. The 2015 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Lotus Evora S 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 51,853 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 23,752 miles.
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 S by Year
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Questions about the Lotus Evora S
Is the Lotus Evora S reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2009 to 2015), the Lotus Evora S averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 703 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.
Which year Lotus Evora S has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 Lotus Evora S has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2015 model has the lowest at 91%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Lotus Evora Ss more reliable?
The Lotus Evora S has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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