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SM12 SWF

2012 Lexus Ct

White Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,638 mi
Last recorded158,638 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 SWF
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 158,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 129,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 106,357 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 87,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 68,111 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,435 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup /Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup /Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,936 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,423 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,058 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 43,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2017 35,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,744 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 26,744 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,653 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 SWF is a 2012 Lexus Ct in White with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM12 SWF, 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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SM12 SWF is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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