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VK16 HYB

2016 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 HYB
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet misaligned

Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,849 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 69,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,489 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 50,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 48,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,578 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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VK16 HYB is a 2016 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 49,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK16 HYB registered?

VK16 HYB is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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