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MK12 HPP

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 HPP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 81,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 79,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 71,479 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 71,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 4 Jan 2021 60,841 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 31 May 2019 51,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,983 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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MK12 HPP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK12 HPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK12 HPP registered?

MK12 HPP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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