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YP57 VKT

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,524 mi
Last recorded122,524 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 VKT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,524 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 106,246 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 106,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge keep on eye on front O/S tyre's inside . you need a tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 88,287 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear break pad need replace . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge keep on eye on front O/S tyre's inside . you need a tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad material worn unevenly / at a tapered angle

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside front and rear callipers have slight binding present

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,384 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,171 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 36,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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YP57 VKT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP57 VKT, 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 YP57 VKT registered?

YP57 VKT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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