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C9 MEK

2016 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MEK
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,432 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 136,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 121,067 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 121,067 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 113,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,872 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,298 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,459 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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C9 MEK is a 2016 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 49,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C9 MEK registered?

C9 MEK is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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