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MW12 KVK

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 KVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,111 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 96,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,648 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc's worn, corroded on inner braking surface and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin from what can be seen the inner front brake pads look to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 80,648 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc's worn, corroded on inner braking surface and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin from what can be seen the inner front brake pads look to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,997 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 72,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,810 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 54,810 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,992 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake lever had little reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,545 miles

Front wearing close to legal

Rear both rear tyres slightly worn and perished 255 40 r18 bridgestones

Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 6,596 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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MW12 KVK is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW12 KVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW12 KVK registered?

MW12 KVK is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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