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SM12 EVY

2012 Lexus RX450H

Silver Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,982 mi
Last recorded158,982 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EVY
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2025 158,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 143,415 miles

underbody general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,252 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,190 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 21,192 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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SM12 EVY is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 66,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 EVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus RX450H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM12 EVY registered?

SM12 EVY is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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