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VA12 UKC

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,342 mi
Last recorded23,342 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 UKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 23,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 23,057 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 22,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 21,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 21,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 19,689 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 19,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 18,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 15,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,131 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,019 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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VA12 UKC is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA12 UKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA12 UKC registered?

VA12 UKC is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is VA12 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 UKC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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