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FP09 WVC

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,922 mi
Last recorded148,922 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 WVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 148,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 129,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 112,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 95,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 90,526 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 85,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,647 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 15,647 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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FP09 WVC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FP09 WVC, 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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What year was FP09 WVC registered?

FP09 WVC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is FP09 WVC safe to buy?

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