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KE12 EBV

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,584 mi
Last recorded114,584 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 EBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 114,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 105,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,495 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,827 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 18 Feb 2021 99,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,612 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,884 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 63,884 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,828 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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KE12 EBV is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE12 EBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE12 EBV registered?

KE12 EBV is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KE12 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 EBV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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