2012 Lexus Ct 200H -L — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Lexus Ct 200H -L passed 88.0% of its 673 recorded MOT tests. That is 9.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 21.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.7% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, wipers and registration plate lamp(s) — headlamp alone was recorded 31 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 13.7% versus 3.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 65 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.9% | 33 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 25 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 21 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 31 |
| 2 | Wipers | 23 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 22 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 13 |
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 | 25.1% | 169 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 129 |
| 3 | Other defects | 12.6% | 85 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.0% | 81 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 62 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.7% | 25 |
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 | 79 | 3.8% |
| 60-90k | 184 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 200 | 15.5% |
| 120-150k | 128 | 11.7% |
| 150k+ | 73 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 587 | 12.8% |
| Electric | 33 | 3.0% |
| Other | 30 | 6.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 129 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 132 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | 140 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 137 | 13.1% |
| 2025 | 135 | 14.8% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Ct 200H -L
On a 2012 Ct 200H -L, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.7% 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 -Ls pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 673 2012 Lexus Ct 200H -L MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Lexus Ct 200H -L?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.7% of tests, followed by tyres (4.9%).
Does the 2012 Ct 200H -L get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 30-60k band to 13.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 673 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.