Lexmoto Diablo (2020)
2020 Lexmoto Diablo
CarHunch analysed 209 real MOT records for the 2020 Lexmoto Diablo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Lexus DIABLO passes its MOT at 82.2%, which is marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly reliable mechanicals with no alarming safety red flags—dangerous defects have affected only 14.8% of this cohort, well below the threshold for concern. These machines are racking up just 8,644 miles on average, so you're getting relatively low-mileage examples; the 0.55 failures per vehicle and 2.1 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear rather than systemic problems.
When you inspect one, expect to find small maintenance niggles rather than major repairs, and use the median Carhunch score of 50 as your baseline for negotiation. Have a pre-purchase inspection focus on routine servicing history, since these Lexmotos benefit from consistent maintenance to stay above that 82% pass rate.
What to check before buying a 2020 Lexmoto Diablo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Lexmoto Diablo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Lexmoto Diablo vehicles fall between 4,194 and 11,907 miles.
2020 Lexmoto Diablo — Still on the Road
108 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Lexmoto Diablo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.2%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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15.2%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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11.9%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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9.8%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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8%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
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7.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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7%
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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