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FV57 KYG

2008 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

209,672 mi
Last recorded209,672 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 KYG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 209,672 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 208,804 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 208,804 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 194,615 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 194,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 176,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front ball joint boot weeping

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

Offside Front ball joint boot weeping

Pass 24 Jun 2019 155,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,217 miles

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

drivers rear reflector cracked

rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,443 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,951 miles

oil leak

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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FV57 KYG is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV57 KYG, 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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FV57 KYG is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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