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RK62 XVB

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,393 mi
Last recorded54,393 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 XVB
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 54,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,623 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn, 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2023 46,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear bars, 255/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn, 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn close to the wear bars & the offside front inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear bars & cracking, 255/40 18, Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 18 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear bars & cracking, 255/40 18, Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 35,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid replaced the pipe 3 way union (3.5 (a))

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside, fitted a 22" & a 20" wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,264 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,064 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 23,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,192 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,931 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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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RK62 XVB is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Blue 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 RK62 XVB, 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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RK62 XVB is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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