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KY12 VKX

2012 Lexus RX450H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 VKX
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 104,486 miles

Light damage/distortion to fuel tank, and protective cover

Nearside Front Bumper damaged has been re-secured but not likely to fall off

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

Nearside Rear Fog lamp has been permanently disconnect/removed, OSR fog lamp still operational

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

Nearside Side repeater has water ingress but still operational

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and becoming detached from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,719 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,989 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,684 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 8 Mar 2021 58,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,137 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 25,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VKX is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKX, 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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What year was KY12 VKX registered?

KY12 VKX is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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