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B29 KMC

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,132 mi
Last recorded141,132 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 KMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,132 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 141,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 137,472 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including n/s and o/s lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front undertray cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view have small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s front and back is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 137,472 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including n/s and o/s lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front undertray cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view have small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s front and back is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 95,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,638 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 67,631 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 64,821 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,136 miles

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

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

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

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,478 miles

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

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

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,235 miles

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

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

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

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections seriously limited because of covers.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,006 miles

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

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

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

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SERIOUSLY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,095 miles

INNER AND OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

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

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SERIOUSLY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER AND OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,286 miles

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

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

nearside tyre has been run on flat

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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B29 KMC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B29 KMC, 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.

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B29 KMC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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