Most reliable Lotus: MOT failure rates ranked
Updated 05 September 2026.
11.2%
Lotus Evora, the most reliable Lotus
The most reliable Lotus on MOT failure rate is the Lotus Evora, at 11.2% failures across 9,336 tests.
| Rank | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotus Evora | 11.2% | 9,336 |
| 2 | Lotus Exige | 13.4% | 21,843 |
| 3 | Lotus Europa | 15.6% | 5,191 |
| 4 | Lotus Elise | 18.1% | 156,286 |
| 5 | Lotus Esprit | 19.4% | 26,495 |
| 6 | Lotus Elan | 21.7% | 59,197 |
| 7 | Lotus Eclat | 23.8% | 7,009 |
| 8 | Lotus Excel | 24.4% | 5,099 |
Questions and answers
What is the most reliable Lotus at MOT?
The most reliable Lotus on MOT failure rate is the Lotus Evora, at 11.2% failures across 9,336 tests.
Which Lotus fails its MOT most often?
The Lotus Excel has the highest MOT failure rate of the Lotus range, at 24.4%.