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KP12 EAM

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,166 mi
Last recorded137,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 EAM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 137,166 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 137,166 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 120,623 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 120,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,487 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,123 miles

ENGINE BAY OBSCURED BY PLASTIC COVERS.

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,602 miles

ENGINE BAY OBSCURED BY PLASTIC COVERS.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.(225-40X18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE ON 3-2 MM IN CENTRE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE ON 2 MM IN CENTRE.(255-40X18) (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,778 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,275 miles

TYRE SIZE: 255/40X18 95Y

Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE: 255/40X18 95Y

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KP12 EAM is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP12 EAM, 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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KP12 EAM is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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