Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT (2011)
2011 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT
CarHunch analysed 194 real MOT records for the 2011 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 CT 200H SE-L CVT is a concerning buy by MOT standards: its 69.5% first-time pass rate trails the UK average of 80% significantly, and a worrying 27.8% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history. The hybrid variant, which makes up the bulk of the cohort, performs especially poorly at just 55.9%, suggesting the hybrid system may be a reliability weak point as these cars age.
At 76,657 miles median mileage, these are fairly low-mileage examples for a 13-year-old car, yet they're averaging 1.55 failures and 9.4 advisories per test—indicating wear issues beyond what typical mileage would suggest. Before buying, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection with specific focus on the hybrid battery, CVT transmission, and any warning lights related to the powertrain, as these appear to be where the model struggles most.
What to check before buying a 2011 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT
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.
- ⚠️ 27.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (56%) | 109 | 55.9% | 1.39 |
| Electric (22%) | 43 | 87.3% | 1.58 |
| Petrol (11%) | 22 | 86.1% | 1.95 |
| Other (10%) | 19 | 87.8% | 1.74 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 70.6% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT 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 2011 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT vehicles fall between 62,270 and 90,822 miles.
2011 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 131 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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