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MT18 KSU

2018 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Lexus Is42,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 KSU
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 78,503 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 78,475 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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 63,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 56,936 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 56,936 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 50,535 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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MT18 KSU is a 2018 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 42,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MT18 KSU registered?

MT18 KSU is a 2018 Lexus Is, first registered on 12 May 2018.

Is MT18 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT18 KSU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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