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VK08 KGN

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,618 mi
Last recorded115,618 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 115,618 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,107 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,404 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking heavily between tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,738 miles

Both rear calipers tight on slides not affecting R.B.T.Results.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,918 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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VK08 KGN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 VK08 KGN, 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 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK08 KGN registered?

VK08 KGN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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