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K3 VNV

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,150 mi
Last recorded136,150 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective foggey (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 135,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

headlamps focus is poor

Pass 29 Mar 2022 133,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 133,712 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Suspect wrong rear brake pads fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,068 miles

SILLCOVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Mar 2021 132,068 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

SILLCOVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Mar 2020 130,906 miles

Nearside SCREEN WASH OPERATION IS POOR

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,541 miles

tick over slightly fast

Pass 27 Mar 2018 127,039 miles

DEEP CUT IN THE OUTER SIDE WALL OF THE O/S FRONT TYRE

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

O/S REAR TYRE CENTRE TREAD IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,186 miles

HEAD LIGHT MASKS FITTED

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT AND THERE IS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS , UNDER-TRAYS AND ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

THE REAR BRAKE PADS SURFACE AREA APPEARS TOO BIG FOR THE SIZE OF THE BRAKE DISCS

Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT AND THERE IS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS , UNDER-TRAYS AND ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

THE REAR BRAKE PADS SURFACE AREA APPEARS TOO BIG FOR THE SIZE OF THE BRAKE DISCS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 109,903 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 106,433 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 102,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,958 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside shoulder

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,748 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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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K3 VNV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 K3 VNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 VNV registered?

K3 VNV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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