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NU12 SZX

2012 Lexus Ct

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 SZX
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 97,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,686 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Engine oil below minimum.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2025 88,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine coolant level low.

Engine oil below minimum.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,980 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 74,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,856 miles

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

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all componets

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2018 40,601 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecurely attached (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread and worn on outer edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 30,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU12 SZX is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU12 SZX, 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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What year was NU12 SZX registered?

NU12 SZX is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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