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KE06 TAL

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 TAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 119,152 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 118,951 miles

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 115,510 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components & prescribed areas...

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Replacement advised... (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 115,510 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components & prescribed areas...

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Replacement advised... (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 111,826 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 111,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside 250 offside 150 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,166 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ( Coupling splitting. Replacement recommended. ) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested ( Both. ) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( No dip beam image emitted from unit. ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( No dip beam image emitted from unit. ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ( Coupling splitting. Replacement recommended. ) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,412 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 91,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,008 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 87,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,460 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,220 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges

both front tyres havs cuts in side wall[no cords showing]

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,931 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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KE06 TAL is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KE06 TAL, 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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KE06 TAL is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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