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VK08 KGO

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,538 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 114,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody slightly rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2024 109,147 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Bothside (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2023 98,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,645 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 83,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,356 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,910 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,423 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,520 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 KGO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KGO, 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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VK08 KGO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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