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SK62 XER

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,694 mi
Last recorded64,694 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 XER
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 64,694 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 63,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,630 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 46,623 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 42,698 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,791 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 31,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,738 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 21,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,029 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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SK62 XER is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK62 XER, 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 SK62 XER registered?

SK62 XER is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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