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KN56 EPU

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,407 mi
Last recorded162,407 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 EPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 162,407 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 162,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 139,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal has more movement than usual but does not meet fail criteria.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 120,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all lights slightly flash when engine is running

brakes slightly spongy

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2012 111,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 111,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011
Pass 29 Dec 2010 92,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn very thin.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 92,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn very thin.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,497 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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KN56 EPU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN56 EPU, 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 KN56 EPU registered?

KN56 EPU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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