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YY12 MZU

2012 Lexus Ct

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,223 mi
Last recorded35,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 MZU
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,223 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 34,868 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 34,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 33,443 miles

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2023 31,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 27,210 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 21,308 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 21,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 20,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,821 miles

both front tyres slight wear on edges .

Fail 18 Oct 2016 17,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres slight wear on edges .

nail in o/s/r tyre .

Fail 17 Oct 2016 17,817 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside front brake hose ferrule damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 14,183 miles

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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YY12 MZU is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 68,054 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 YY12 MZU, 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 14 years old, this Lexus Ct is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY12 MZU is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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