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SM61 YZA

2012 Lexus Ct

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,137 mi
Last recorded116,137 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YZA
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,137 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 116,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,462 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 103,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,948 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 88,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,064 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,198 miles

NSF tyre going bold on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,757 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,920 miles

Both front tyres starting to perrish

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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SM61 YZA is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM61 YZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM61 YZA?

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What year was SM61 YZA registered?

SM61 YZA is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SM61 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 YZA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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