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L16 KCH

2006 Lexus Ls

Silver Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

247,384 mi
Last recorded247,384 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 KCH
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 247,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 244,792 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 242,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 238,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 232,143 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 225,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 220,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 214,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 205,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement two arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement two arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 201,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 184,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 173,528 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 154,758 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 127,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,550 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,057 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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L16 KCH is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Silver with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 76,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L16 KCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L16 KCH registered?

L16 KCH is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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