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K888 SUK

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,253 mi
Last recorded128,253 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 SUK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 128,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 121,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension slight rust

Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension slight corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 107,665 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,718 miles

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some lights

Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,718 miles

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

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

Engine bay covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some lights

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Apr 2021 94,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,020 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pads look low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to the rear discs

Fail 11 Apr 2018 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pads look low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to the rear discs

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,363 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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K888 SUK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K888 SUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K888 SUK registered?

K888 SUK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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