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VU61 SZX

2011 Lexus Ct

White Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,178 mi
Last recorded52,178 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus Ct69,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 SZX
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 52,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on under sills + chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 52,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on under sills + chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 50,234 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,655 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on rear chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 47,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on rear chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 45,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,169 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake travel

rust on rear chassis +under sills

Pass 28 Aug 2020 41,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on rear chassis +under sills

Fail 28 Aug 2020 41,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on rear chassis +under sills

Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,455 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front & rear brake balance

Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,261 miles

parkbrake travel

Fail 25 Jul 2018 34,258 miles

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

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

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

parkbrake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,558 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,402 miles

handbrake 17%

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,812 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

How Reliable is the Lexus Ct?

Based on 304,916 MOT tests across 32,361 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
6,090
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
32,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,016
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VU61 SZX is a 2011 Lexus Ct in White with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 69,690 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 Ct fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU61 SZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ct typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus Ct is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU61 SZX registered?

VU61 SZX is a 2011 Lexus Ct, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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