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L8 KPK

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,026 mi
Last recorded148,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 KPK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 148,026 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 145,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light has a poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Off side front brake disc has its metal cover missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light has a poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 138,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,389 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 118,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side rear outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,933 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 105,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear lower outer sill corroding.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear lower outer sill corroding.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,549 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,197 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,803 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,937 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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L8 KPK is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 73,301 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 KPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L8 KPK is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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