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MW12 KVM

2012 Lexus Gs

Black Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 KVM
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 151,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 147,370 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 147,370 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 144,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 226,386 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 130,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 112,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 164,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,130 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,147 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 64,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,512 miles

advise front wipers

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has 2 nails

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,854 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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MW12 KVM is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 58,784 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW12 KVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW12 KVM registered?

MW12 KVM is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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