Lotus MOT Check
Our Lotus MOT data covers 5,150 tests across 1 model. Overall, 85% of Lotuses passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars.
The Lotus Elise averaged 48,180 miles at its MOT.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 5,150
- First-time pass rate
- 85%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +13.7 points
- Models covered
- 1
Lotus models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Lotus model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Lotus Elise85% passed · 5,150 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elise | 5,150 | 85% | Lights and electrics | 32% | ULEZ by year |
Why Lotuses fail their MOT
Share of Lotus tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Lotus | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 6.4% | 11.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Visibility | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Suspension | 2.1% | 8.9% |
| Brakes | 2.1% | 6.8% |
| Tyres | 1.0% | 6.3% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 5,150 first MOT tests of Lotus cars carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from 5,150 first MOT tests of Lotus cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Lotus?
85% of Lotuses in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Lotus model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Lotus Elise, with 85% passing first time.
Why do Lotuses fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was lights and electrics, recorded on 6.4% of Lotus tests.
How do I check a Lotus's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Lotus models in our data had covered 48,180 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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