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KVL 291

2011 Lexus IS250C

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,583 mi
Last recorded82,583 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS250C41,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVL 291
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,832 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,686 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,685 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,702 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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KVL 291 is a 2011 Lexus IS250C in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 41,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVL 291, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVL 291 registered?

KVL 291 is a 2011 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is KVL 291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVL 291 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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