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C16 RKB

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,266 mi
Last recorded57,266 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RKB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 57,266 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 42,529 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,443 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 20,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 17,444 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 17,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 13,894 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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C16 RKB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 60,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 RKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C16 RKB registered?

C16 RKB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is C16 RKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 RKB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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