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KP08 NHZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 NHZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,921 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner sills corroded both sides

Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Slight judder on both rear and o/s front brakes

Slight wear on inside shoulder of front tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear where it joins underneath vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear where it joins underneath vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Slight judder on both rear and o/s front brakes

Slight wear on inside shoulder of front tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 225/40/18

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,292 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front discs lipped

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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KP08 NHZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KP08 NHZ, 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.

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KP08 NHZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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