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BV12 DTZ

2012 Lexus Ct

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,507 mi
Last recorded161,507 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DTZ
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 161,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 161,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 147,124 miles

Nearside Front damage

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,250 miles

rear under car pipes corroded but undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2022

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf and nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear under car pipes corroded but undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes x 3 ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing(rear silencer )

park brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes x 3 ()

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield missing (rear silencer)

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck x3 ()

Rear exhaust heatsheild missing

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Nov 2020 109,590 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play intermediate shaft upper u.j. (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck x3 ()

Rear exhaust heatsheild missing

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,181 miles

Front grill damaged/bodywork condition poor.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,378 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,691 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 61,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,775 miles

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

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How Reliable is the Lexus Ct?

Based on 304,916 MOT tests across 32,361 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
6,090
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
32,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,016
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BV12 DTZ is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 68,054 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 Ct fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 DTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ct typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Ct is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV12 DTZ is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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