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GY08 KYK

2008 Lexus RX450H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,130 mi
Last recorded168,130 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 KYK
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 168,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 149,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 149,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,439 miles

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

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

all Suspension arms and both both subframes rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2022 111,439 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

all Suspension arms and both both subframes rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,166 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 88,966 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All & all brake discs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 88,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All & all brake discs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,669 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath all corroded suspension

Fail 6 Apr 2019 86,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath all corroded suspension

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,786 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 83,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,610 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,097 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,348 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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GY08 KYK is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 92,910 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 KYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY08 KYK registered?

GY08 KYK is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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