2012 Lexus Ct 200H -I — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 332 MOT tests, the 2012 Lexus Ct 200H -I recorded an 87.9% pass rate. That is 9.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 21.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests against 4.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), headlamp and wipers — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 13 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 14.3% versus 2.1%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 27.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 26 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.6% | 12 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.6% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 13 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 3 | Wipers | 7 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 6 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 27.4% | 91 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.8% | 69 |
| 3 | Other defects | 16.3% | 54 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.3% | 41 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.0% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 47 | 2.1% |
| 60-90k | 82 | 11.0% |
| 90-120k | 95 | 16.8% |
| 120-150k | 62 | 12.9% |
| 150k+ | 42 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 63 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 65 | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 68 | 13.2% |
| 2025 | 69 | 18.8% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Ct 200H -I
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (3.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2012 Lexus Ct 200H -Is pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 332 2012 Lexus Ct 200H -I MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Lexus Ct 200H -I?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by brakes (4.2%).
Does the 2012 Ct 200H -I get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.1% in the 30-60k band to 14.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 332 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.