2009 Lotus Evora 3.5L Petrol · YJ09 HAE
2009 Lotus Evora (3.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 38,100 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EVORA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ09 HAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 38,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ09 HAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Lotus Evora (YJ09 HAE) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
YJ09 HAE Mileage History
- 07/12/202237,031 mi
- 05/12/202337,407 mi+376 mi
- 05/12/202337,409 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/202537,610 mi+201 mi
- 09/04/202638,100 mi+490 mi
Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Evora (S & 400)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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