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NK02 KCU

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,611 mi
Last recorded127,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 KCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

underseal from underneath

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,918 miles

loads of surface corrosion under the vehicle

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,434 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,003 miles

slight corrodion to offside rear outer sill.slight corrodion to rear lower arms.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,938 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 97,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 83,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,750 miles

O/S/F fog lamp n/w

Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,750 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F fog lamp n/w

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,406 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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NK02 KCU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK02 KCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK02 KCU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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