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FL09 DVW

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,046 mi
Last recorded111,046 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 DVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 111,046 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 106,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 100,266 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 97,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,802 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing heavily on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 84,802 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing heavily on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,545 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,323 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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FL09 DVW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL09 DVW, 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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FL09 DVW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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