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VU17 VKG

2017 Lexus Is

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,328 mi
Last recorded81,328 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 VKG
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2026 79,080 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 79,075 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 68,064 miles

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

Hybrid Engine. Unable to obtain exhaust emission result. No visual fault.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Leaking grease (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 68,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hybrid Engine. Unable to obtain exhaust emission result. No visual fault.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Leaking grease (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,666 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,392 miles

Hybrid petrol engine. Unable to maintain engine speed to carry out full emission test. Carry out standard gas reading test.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 22,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 16,105 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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VU17 VKG is a 2017 Lexus Is in White 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 2017 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 44,058 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 9 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU17 VKG registered?

VU17 VKG is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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