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CU09 NFV

2009 Lexus IS220

Gold Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,857 mi
Last recorded132,857 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 NFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 132,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear - Brake disc/s worn, but not excessively

Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,867 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 118,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 104,371 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 104,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,117 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,707 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 72,814 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,603 miles

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

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,912 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 49,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,417 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

advise o/s/r tyre perishing

advise sill covers fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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CU09 NFV is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Gold with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CU09 NFV, 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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CU09 NFV is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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