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VK08 KGU

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,907 mi
Last recorded72,907 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 72,907 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 66,256 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Seized But Not affecting Performance

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

Offside Rear Brake Caliper Seized But Not affecting Performance

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing In Centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,247 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 44,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 28,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake Caliper Seized But Not affecting Performance

Pass 20 Dec 2016 15,556 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 15,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 14,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 13,950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 12,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2013 11,249 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 9,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 7,815 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 7,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KGU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

VK08 KGU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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