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SN59 KPE

2009 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,469 mi
Last recorded135,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT87,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 KPE
MakeLexus
ModelRx 450H Se-i CVT
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 135,469 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 135,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 3 Apr 2025 131,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 126,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 121,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 121,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 111,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms bushes slight perished

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,027 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,865 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,196 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,980
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 24
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
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SN59 KPE is a 2009 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 87,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN59 KPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN59 KPE registered?

SN59 KPE is a 2009 Lexus Rx 450H Se-i CVT, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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