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KP02 KAP

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,976 mi
Last recorded60,976 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 KAP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,919 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 25 Oct 2018 57,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,571 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer tread

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,062 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer tread

both wipers split

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

rear wiper worn

Fail 25 Oct 2016 53,062 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn on outer tread

both wipers split

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,680 miles

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

both wipers split

rear wiper worn

underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 50,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers split

rear wiper worn

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,458 miles

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

rear wiper worn

Fail 18 Sep 2014 48,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,236 miles

Washers work when topped up but has a leak in the system and does not hold water

Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Washers work when topped up but has a leak in the system and does not hold water

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,998 miles

both front and offside rear tyres have cots in outer sidewall (not to cord)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and offside rear tyres have cots in outer sidewall (not to cord)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 12,907 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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KP02 KAP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP02 KAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP02 KAP registered?

KP02 KAP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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