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SM12 EVL

2012 Lexus Ct

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EVL
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 149,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 140,458 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 133,725 miles

All underbody corrosion

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 125,173 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel telescopic shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,247 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,560 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,706 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 63,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,833 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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SM12 EVL is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM12 EVL, 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 SM12 EVL registered?

SM12 EVL is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is SM12 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 EVL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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