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DG09 KMK

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,390 mi
Last recorded117,390 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 KMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 117,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,304 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2022 101,652 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2022 101,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED unit in wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator worn considerably more than other pads across axle (1.1.13 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,814 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 71,484 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 71,208 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 56,655 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,519 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,325 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,956 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 31,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,227 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,365 miles

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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DG09 KMK is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG09 KMK, 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 DG09 KMK registered?

DG09 KMK is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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