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YH08 KAO

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 92,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 84,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 74,489 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 64,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,451 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 60,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,985 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 56,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,991 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 43,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,910 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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YH08 KAO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH08 KAO, 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 YH08 KAO registered?

YH08 KAO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YH08 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 KAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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