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KY12 VKW

2012 Lexus RX450H

White Hybrid electric (clean) 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,050 mi
Last recorded109,050 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 VKW
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 109,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 108,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 99,290 miles

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

Underbody and suspension area's corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,040 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,443 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre 3mm. worn on both edges

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

Tyre 2mm. worn on both edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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KY12 VKW is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in White with a 3,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 66,793 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY12 VKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus RX450H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY12 VKW is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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