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KN12 YXE

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,313 mi
Last recorded92,313 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 YXE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 92,313 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 92,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (small chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,053 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,491 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 56,489 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,970 miles

both front tyres tread worn out on both edges. 2254018

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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KN12 YXE is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN12 YXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN12 YXE registered?

KN12 YXE is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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