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SN12 HXK

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN12 HXK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 90,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,559 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 76,540 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 70,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 70,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 64,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 57,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,301 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 52,301 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,364 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 36,649 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,494 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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SN12 HXK is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Black 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 SN12 HXK, 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 SN12 HXK registered?

SN12 HXK is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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