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AO09 CVE

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,584 mi
Last recorded159,584 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 CVE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 159,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive throughout under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 154,507 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout all underbody and suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2023 151,188 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside off vehicle is corroded suspension parts and sill

Pass 7 Sep 2022 149,430 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have colour discolouration on the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged has a small crack in the left lower corner (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle and suspension components all have surface rust including rear inner sills

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 140,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,611 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,532 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 130,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,074 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,468 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 98,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has edge wear but still meets legal requirement

Fail 12 Jun 2014 80,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,024 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 May 2013 68,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,382 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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AO09 CVE is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 CVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO09 CVE is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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