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PY62 VMO

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,789 mi
Last recorded47,789 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 VMO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 46,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,554 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,201 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,668 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 36,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 24,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 26,565 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,923 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 22,923 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,434 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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PY62 VMO is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PY62 VMO, 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 PY62 VMO registered?

PY62 VMO is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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