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GU59 CKA

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,114 mi
Last recorded104,114 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 CKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,114 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 28 Sep 2018 93,733 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted throughout

Fail 27 Sep 2018 93,718 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted throughout

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

undertray and outer sills fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

n/s/f tyre has cut but not exposing ply or cords

undertrays and outer sills fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine bay covers fitted

n/s/f tyre has cut but not exposing ply or cords

undertrays and outer sills fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

o/s-n/s rear tyres worn close to wear bar limmits

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,104 miles

both front tyres inner and outer tread wear noted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,545 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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GU59 CKA is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GU59 CKA, 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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GU59 CKA is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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