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NK02 KCV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,966 mi
Last recorded139,966 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 KCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,966 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 139,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 139,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,849 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,740 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 126,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 114,522 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 114,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,339 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 110,386 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 102,703 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2010 102,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,272 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 65,350 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,560 miles

front brake disc's worn

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
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NK02 KCV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KCV, 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 KCV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2002.

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