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KL08 MZY

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,536 mi
Last recorded110,536 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 MZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 110,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 107,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 103,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 98,505 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 91,383 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2020 88,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,887 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,298 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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KL08 MZY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 KL08 MZY, 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 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL08 MZY registered?

KL08 MZY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KL08 MZY safe to buy?

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