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AY56 KXL

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,037 mi
Last recorded199,037 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 199,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 184,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 184,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 174,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 163,109 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 163,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 154,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 154,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 146,827 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 146,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,649 miles

scratches on windscreen not obstructing view.

water pump shows signs of leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2010 131,649 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

scratches on windscreen not obstructing view.

water pump shows signs of leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,268 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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AY56 KXL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY56 KXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 KXL registered?

AY56 KXL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is AY56 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 KXL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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