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J80 NKK

2012 Lexus IS220

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

81,189 mi
Last recorded81,189 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS22073,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 NKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 81,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 68,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 138,623 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil on dash

slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,270 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Feb 2021 42,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,964 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 92,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,994 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 80,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,376 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on inside edge where tread meets sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 23,545 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 23,538 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,874 miles

Under body trays fitted so some items not fully inspected..

Pass 10 Feb 2017 21,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,913 miles

slight exhaust blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,429 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 14,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 57,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 53,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 48,756 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,953 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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J80 NKK is a 2012 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,223 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J80 NKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J80 NKK is a 2012 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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