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HJ08 KYK

2008 Lexus RX450H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,836 mi
Last recorded93,836 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KYK
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 93,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight rotation noise

Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,382 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,963 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 87,963 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,720 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))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,446 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 81,446 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,632 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,306 miles

Child seats fitted rear Centre and Nearside rear

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,807 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,235 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,164 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,043 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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HJ08 KYK is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ08 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 HJ08 KYK registered?

HJ08 KYK is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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