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VN57 KTA

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 KTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 102,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,434 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 83,639 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,749 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,552 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 74,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,863 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,048 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 65,048 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,492 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,720 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 52,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,463 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,999 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 38,999 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,604 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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VN57 KTA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 VN57 KTA, 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 VN57 KTA registered?

VN57 KTA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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