Lexus Is200 vs Lexus Soarena: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Lexus Soarena
56%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Is200 (75%) and Lexus Soarena (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Is200 | Lexus Soarena |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 56% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 44% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 3.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 128,648 mi | 181,925 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 35,381 | 1 |
Most common faults
Lexus Is200
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Lexus Soarena
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Lexus Is200 (75%) and Lexus Soarena (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.