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GU56 KYT

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,016 mi
Last recorded127,016 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 127,016 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,771 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 109,486 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 109,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,625 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,103 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,102 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,469 miles

Slight misting around NSF shock absorber

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Screw in tyre wall OSR

Fail 11 Sep 2012 71,469 miles

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

Slight misting around NSF shock absorber

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Screw in tyre wall OSR

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,289 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,285 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,106 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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GU56 KYT is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 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 GU56 KYT, 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 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU56 KYT registered?

GU56 KYT is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GU56 KYT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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