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CE12 VRL

2012 Lexus IS200

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,755 mi
Last recorded79,755 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 79,755 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 79,755 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 71,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,239 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,776 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,854 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,727 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,727 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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CE12 VRL is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE12 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE12 VRL registered?

CE12 VRL is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CE12 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 VRL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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