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KN62 BUP

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,882 mi
Last recorded103,882 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BUP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 103,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,182 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,380 miles

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

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

engine cover

under shield

Fail 13 Sep 2022 88,380 miles

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

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

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

engine cover

under shield

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,098 miles

engine cover

under shield

Fail 17 Sep 2021 81,098 miles

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

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))

engine cover

under shield

Pass 29 Aug 2020 72,165 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 72,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 65,650 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 65,635 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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,722 miles

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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KN62 BUP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN62 BUP, 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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KN62 BUP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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