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K12 KCH

2008 Lexus Ls

Silver Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,186 mi
Last recorded121,186 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 KCH
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 121,186 miles

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

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

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2025 120,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 120,620 miles

tpms light on

Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 119,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,392 miles

under trays fitted unable to give full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,642 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 96,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,116 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp on dash but pads seem fine and wires all seem intact

o/s/f tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 61,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,680 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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K12 KCH is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Silver with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,757 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 Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K12 KCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K12 KCH registered?

K12 KCH is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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