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BV59 WKN

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,665 mi
Last recorded154,665 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 154,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 144,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 138,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 132,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,666 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,681 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 98,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,580 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,565 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV59 WKN is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV59 WKN, 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 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV59 WKN is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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