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KE12 HBU

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,041 mi
Last recorded16,041 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 HBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 16,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 14,138 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 14,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 13,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 11,648 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 10,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 9,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 8,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 6,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 5,400 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 4,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,729 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 HBU is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

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

Is KE12 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 HBU 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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