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KA10 LEX

2010 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,686 mi
Last recorded121,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS22080,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA10 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 121,686 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 121,686 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,028 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 113,027 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,440 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,416 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 31 Mar 2020 96,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,896 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cuts on outer wall

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre has a cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,896 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cuts on outer wall

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre has a cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,283 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 63,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,152 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 32,152 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,104 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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KA10 LEX is a 2010 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 80,611 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 KA10 LEX, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KA10 LEX registered?

KA10 LEX is a 2010 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 March 2010.

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