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GK09 SOC

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,031 mi
Last recorded182,031 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 SOC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 182,031 miles

Offside Rear poss fuel leak from tank seem

Fail 8 Feb 2021 182,031 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear poss fuel leak from tank seem

Pass 11 Feb 2020 170,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 150,458 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 150,458 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,859 miles

windscreen washers inop assumed frozen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,935 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 107,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,086 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,442 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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GK09 SOC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK09 SOC, 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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GK09 SOC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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