Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT (2012)
2012 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT
CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 2012 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Lexus CT 200H has a first-time pass rate of 76.2%, which falls 3.8 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a modest but meaningful reliability gap. More concerning is that 25.4% of these vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold, so safety-critical systems deserve close inspection on any used example.
At 74,285 miles median mileage for a 12-year-old car, these have been driven fairly gently, yet they're still averaging 1.71 failures and 8.8 advisories per MOT, suggesting wear is catching up. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the hybrid battery and electrical systems, since the advisory pattern points to cumulative age-related deterioration rather than isolated weak points.
What to check before buying a 2012 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.
- ⚠️ 25.4% 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) (51%) | 89 | 66.9% | 1.66 |
| Electric (26%) | 45 | 87.2% | 1.42 |
| Other (13%) | 22 | 85.2% | 2 |
| Petrol (9%) | 16 | 85.6% | 2.13 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 68.8% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 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 2012 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT vehicles fall between 57,987 and 94,039 miles.
2012 Lexus Ct 200h SE L CVT — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 127 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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