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S3 VVE

2012 Lexus Ct

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,639 mi
Last recorded81,639 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VVE
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,639 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 81,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 75,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower steering column shaft knocking in operation

Fail 15 Apr 2025 75,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower steering column shaft knocking in operation

Pass 29 Dec 2022 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower steering column shaft knocking in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft knocking in operation

Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,190 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,623 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 31,784 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,784 miles

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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S3 VVE is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S3 VVE, 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 S3 VVE registered?

S3 VVE is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is S3 VVE safe to buy?

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