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KN59 UGY

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,320 mi
Last recorded153,320 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 UGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 153,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 143,708 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 143,708 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 135,220 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 135,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 135,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

emission too clean to detect

Fail 31 Dec 2020 135,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))

emission too clean to detect

Pass 23 Dec 2019 131,598 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 131,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 118,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 115,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,887 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

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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KN59 UGY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN59 UGY, 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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KN59 UGY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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