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GU59 VEO

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,912 mi
Last recorded165,912 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 165,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022
Fail 9 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 74,443 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,957 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,814 miles

front tyres running uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 58,385 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,699 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,430 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 20,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,754 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,065 miles

front tyres worn on edges

minor cut to nearside front tyre

minor cut to nearside rear tyre

minor cut to offside front tyre

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 VEO is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 GU59 VEO, 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 GU59 VEO registered?

GU59 VEO is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 VEO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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