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L66 SMB

2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT

Gold Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,482 mi
Last recorded78,482 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT61,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 SMB
MakeLexus
ModelRx 450H Premier CVT
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 76,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,512 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 73,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,321 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2022 62,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 56,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 56,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 51,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr shock absorber showing signs of leakage (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,348 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,720 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT?

Based on 5,311 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
6,339
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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L66 SMB is a 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT in Gold with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 61,004 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 Rx 450H Premier CVT fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L66 SMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L66 SMB registered?

L66 SMB is a 2012 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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