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L5 KVW

2011 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,835 mi
Last recorded82,835 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,835 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,191 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 75,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 70,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 63,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted preventing thorough inspection of vehicle components

undertrays fitted preventing thorough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 11 May 2021 57,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,463 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 32,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,752 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 14,058 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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L5 KVW is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 54,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 KVW registered?

L5 KVW is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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The MOT history for L5 KVW 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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