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KS51 YKY

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,092 mi
Last recorded122,092 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 122,092 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 121,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 118,717 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 118,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 114,601 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 114,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 109,518 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 109,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 108,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,893 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 101,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,877 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,346 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2010 59,004 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,145 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,731 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 45,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,515 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2006 44,515 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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KS51 YKY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KS51 YKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS51 YKY?

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What year was KS51 YKY registered?

KS51 YKY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is KS51 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 YKY shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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