Lotus Eletre (2023)
2023 Lotus Eletre
CarHunch is tracking 144 2023 Lotus Eletre vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 2023 Lotus Eletre is falling short of the UK average, with a 70% first-time pass rate against the national 80% benchmark—a meaningful gap that suggests these early examples are encountering unexpected issues despite their newness. The good news is that no dangerous defects have been recorded across the 144 vehicles tested, so safety-critical failures aren't the problem.
These cars are still very young with a median mileage of just 6,938 miles, so the struggles aren't wear-and-tear related; instead, they point to build quality or design teething problems in Lotus's first production electric SUV. Before committing to an Eletre, request a full pre-purchase inspection from an EV-specialist mechanic and ask the seller for their complete service history—early-generation EVs can hide electrical gremlins that standard MOT tests don't always catch.
We have 144 2023 Lotus Eletre vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2023 Lotus Eletre
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 Lotus Eletre vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2023 Lotus Eletre vehicles fall between 6,938 and 6,938 miles.
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