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SW61 VBL

2011 Lexus Ct

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,504 mi
Last recorded154,504 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus Ct69,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VBL
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 154,504 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 154,504 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 139,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 125,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 111,147 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,953 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,018 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 79,018 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,330 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,811 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,862 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,948 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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SW61 VBL is a 2011 Lexus Ct in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 69,690 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 SW61 VBL, 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 15 years old, this Lexus Ct is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW61 VBL is a 2011 Lexus Ct, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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