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2018 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · KU68 MWC

KU68 MWC

2018 Lexus IS (2.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 03 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 202,718 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
LEXUS IS
Year / Origin
2018 · Northampton
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
202,718 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.5L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Sept 2027
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2018
Engine
2494cc
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KU68 MWC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
  • 202,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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KU68 MWC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 05:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Lexus Is (KU68 MWC) between May 2025 and October 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

KU68 MWC Mileage History

  1. 26/05/2025178,157 mi
  2. 19/11/2025190,518 mi+12,361 mi
  3. 10/01/2026193,696 mi+3,178 mi
  4. 27/04/2026198,574 mi+4,878 mi
  5. 01/10/2026202,718 mi+4,144 mi

Average of roughly 18,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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