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CE12 VPA

2012 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,025 mi
Last recorded39,025 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VPA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 39,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 37,556 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 37,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 35,523 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 32,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,194 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 25,379 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,060 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 23,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 20,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges and perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges and perishing slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2017 13,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 11,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,713 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 8,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2015 8,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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CE12 VPA is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE12 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 VPA registered?

CE12 VPA is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is CE12 VPA safe to buy?

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