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SA12 YMZ

2012 Lexus Ct

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,960 mi
Last recorded145,960 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 YMZ
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 145,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 145,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 139,013 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 139,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 128,290 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,478 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 117,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 106,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 80,538 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 67,795 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 67,795 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 61,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,735 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 56,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,434 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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SA12 YMZ is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA12 YMZ, 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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SA12 YMZ is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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