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BV59 WKU

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,718 mi
Last recorded120,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,718 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 114,171 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 114,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all round missing one nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,872 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,388 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,582 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)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,386 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Jul 2012

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 WKU is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BV59 WKU, 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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What year was BV59 WKU registered?

BV59 WKU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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