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GV55 KLZ

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,049 mi
Last recorded188,049 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 188,049 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 188,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 184,735 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 184,734 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 179,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 171,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,553 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

under trays sill covers fitted and wet test

Fail 14 Sep 2021 161,553 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays sill covers fitted and wet test

Pass 29 Sep 2020 154,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 142,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 142,203 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,335 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 107,741 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,875 miles

Drivers wiper split but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 96,875 miles

Drivers wiper split but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 96,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,796 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,262 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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GV55 KLZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV55 KLZ, 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 GV55 KLZ registered?

GV55 KLZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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