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K12 ULK

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,431 mi
Last recorded88,431 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 ULK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,431 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering various testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,845 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2022 73,200 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 73,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,963 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,487 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,257 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F BOTH EDGES + SEPERATING >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER >>> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,992 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,954 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,867 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,867 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,260 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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K12 ULK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K12 ULK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K12 ULK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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