Hybrid Lexus Is: MOT pass rate
90.3% of hybrid Lexus Is pass the MOT first time, measured across 12,551 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 77,930.
Hybrid against the other Lexus Is versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 90.3% | 12,551 |
| Petrol | 87.2% | 509 |
| All Lexus Is | 90.1% | 13,098 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the Lexus Is specifically, hybrid is the strongest at 90.3%, and this hybrid version sits 0.2 points above the 90.1% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid Lexus Is had covered 77,930 miles at test, against 67,106 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Lexus Is page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Lexus Is fuel types
- Petrol Lexus Is - 87.2%