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CE08 KZC

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,251 mi
Last recorded156,251 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 156,251 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

some damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

some imbalance rear foot brakes offside lower effort 32%

surface corrosion offside rear and nearside/offside front brake disc faces

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 156,251 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

some damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

some imbalance rear foot brakes offside lower effort 32%

surface corrosion offside rear and nearside/offside front brake disc faces

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2019 156,221 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 156,220 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,824 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2015 77,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2015 77,671 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,975 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,221 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 55,221 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 43,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 33,423 miles

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

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

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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CE08 KZC is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 87,155 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 CE08 KZC, 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 18 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE08 KZC registered?

CE08 KZC is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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