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HV12 MKO

2012 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,662 mi
Last recorded99,662 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 MKO
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,662 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 91,291 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,719 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,837 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 61,837 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,343 miles

parking brake may soon need attention

Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,309 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,663 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 28,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor crack/damage to front number plate

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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HV12 MKO is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 66,793 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 HV12 MKO, 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 14 years old, this Lexus RX450H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV12 MKO registered?

HV12 MKO is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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