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VK08 ZZU

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,378 mi
Last recorded53,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 53,378 miles

hand brake travel getting high

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2025 50,806 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,086 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 46,222 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 37,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,165 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,225 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,716 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread and starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,862 miles

O/S/R caliper is seized.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,808 miles

N/S/R tyre perished.

O/S/R tyre perished.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 6,517 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 ZZU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 ZZU registered?

VK08 ZZU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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