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FN08 KVS

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,810 mi
Last recorded149,810 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 KVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,144 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2019 133,312 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 128,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,587 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,587 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,538 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,538 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread not to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,736 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,736 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs sunk/worn

play in steering rack inner joint o/s

stone chips in front screen

Fail 25 Feb 2011 55,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs sunk/worn

play in steering rack inner joint o/s

stone chips in front screen

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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FN08 KVS is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN08 KVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN08 KVS is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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