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CE08 KZK

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,093 mi
Last recorded133,093 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KZK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 133,093 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 128,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 123,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 121,459 miles

Corrosion the the rear subframe

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Noise from steering UJ metal cover loose

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers under trays and engine covers fitted

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 121,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion the the rear subframe

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Noise from steering UJ metal cover loose

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers under trays and engine covers fitted

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 112,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,749 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damage outside swept area

Fail 12 Feb 2018 108,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,293 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,638 miles

Both the rear tyres are worn 3mm

Screen damage outside swept area

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres are bold on inner edge

screen damage outside swept area

slight sidewall damage to the front tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

sidewall damage to both the front tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2014 87,733 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

sidewall damage to both the front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,004 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,378 miles

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 KZK is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CE08 KZK, 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 KZK registered?

CE08 KZK is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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