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NU62 PVT

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,992 mi
Last recorded90,992 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 PVT
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 90,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 81,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2023 78,510 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,335 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted..

Fail 5 Aug 2022 75,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,043 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 57,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,796 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal travel before braking (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,467 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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NU62 PVT is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU62 PVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU62 PVT registered?

NU62 PVT is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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