MOT reliability
Lexus Sora
3 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Lexus Sora vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Sora has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,101 miles.
3
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
3,010
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Sora problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Sora MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Visibility4%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Lexus Sora pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Lexus Sora MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Sora MOT tests:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Lexus Sora pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 114,511 |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 | 100% | 121,692 |
| 1998 | 1 | 23 | 70% | — |
Lexus Sora reliability FAQ
Across 3 Lexus Sora vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Sora MOT issues are:
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).
The typical Lexus Sora in our data has covered around
118,101 miles.
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