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MT61 VPW

2012 Lexus Ct

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,920 mi
Last recorded137,920 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 VPW
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 137,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 128,938 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2024 128,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering Column has slight play in universal joint

Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,338 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 90,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 74,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,303 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 59,303 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,578 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 48,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% out of balance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,810 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,636 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Ct?

Based on 304,916 MOT tests across 32,361 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
6,090
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
32,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,016
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MT61 VPW is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 68,054 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 Ct fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT61 VPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MT61 VPW is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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