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SG62 KBY

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 KBY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 88,194 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,255 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,482 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 76,480 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,541 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 68,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 64,326 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,610 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,428 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,428 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 31,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,003 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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SG62 KBY is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG62 KBY, 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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SG62 KBY is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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