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KP51 AFY

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,713 mi
Last recorded137,713 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 AFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 137,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension very corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 134,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,227 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,230 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,275 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,275 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 106,699 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 88,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,616 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 70,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,872 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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KP51 AFY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 92,136 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 KP51 AFY, 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 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP51 AFY registered?

KP51 AFY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is KP51 AFY safe to buy?

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