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DF12 KXO

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,695 mi
Last recorded103,695 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KXO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,257 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 94,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,046 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,276 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,396 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 80,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,106 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low...tyres starting to split inside treads

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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DF12 KXO is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 KXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF12 KXO registered?

DF12 KXO is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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