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KR09 ZRL

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,453 mi
Last recorded148,453 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 ZRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge worn smooth and centre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 128,770 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,987 miles

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

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

engine & under body covers fitted obstructing some areas

Fail 5 Oct 2020 116,987 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine & under body covers fitted obstructing some areas

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 89,170 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,008 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 66,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,982 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 57,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,534 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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KR09 ZRL is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR09 ZRL, 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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KR09 ZRL is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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