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LA59 VNK

2009 Lexus RX450H

Silver Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,105 mi
Last recorded130,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 VNK
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 130,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 121,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,844 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,810 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,633 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 94,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,111 miles

Vehicle presented in electric mode

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,525 miles

vehicle presented in electric mode

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,991 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 51,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn bald on outer shoulder

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,242 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,269 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,979 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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LA59 VNK is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 82,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA59 VNK, 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 17 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA59 VNK is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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