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GK12 OBU

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,964 mi
Last recorded116,964 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 OBU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,964 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 107,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,327 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,916 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,050 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

osf tyre damage to tyre outer wall

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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GK12 OBU is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK12 OBU, 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 GK12 OBU registered?

GK12 OBU is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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