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KE12 OAO

2012 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,572 mi
Last recorded125,572 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 OAO
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 125,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 125,561 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,491 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (Multiples) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,855 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 95,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs slightly worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear parking brake control foot pedal has little reserve travel

hybrid vehicle has full protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,896 miles

Rear rear parking brake foot control pedal has little reserve travel

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 16 Jul 2021 48,896 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer light in operative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear parking brake foot control pedal has little reserve travel

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,576 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,014 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,160 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 23,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,422 miles

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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KE12 OAO is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE12 OAO, 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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KE12 OAO is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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