Lotus Evora S MOT Failures
An analysis of 709 real DVSA MOT tests on the Lotus Evora S — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Lotus Evora S fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Lotus Evora S is cable damaged or knotted — this model is 119 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it an extreme outlier for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 709 MOT tests, 9.38% of all Lotus Evora S tests recorded this as a failure.
Brake failures on the MOT range from worn pads and discs (routine maintenance) to corroded brake lines and seized calipers (more serious). Check for any pulling under braking and listen for grinding.
The failures span 2 categories: Brakes, Suspension. If you're inspecting a Lotus Evora S before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Lotus Evora S
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Lotus Evora S:
Brakes — check for cable damaged or knotted. Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Lotus Evora S MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lotus Evora S?
Based on 709 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is cable damaged or knotted — at 119x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include anti-roll bar links worn.
Is the Lotus Evora S reliable based on MOT data?
The Lotus Evora S has 2 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is cable damaged or knotted. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include cable damaged or knotted, anti-roll bar links worn.
How do I check a Lotus Evora S's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.