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KV59 FCO

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,671 mi
Last recorded159,671 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 159,671 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 159,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 136,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 132,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 127,700 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 123,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 117,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 114,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 110,704 miles

Nearside Front SPLIT ON INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Offside Front SPLIT ON INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,135 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 87,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,191 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,751 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KV59 FCO is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV59 FCO, 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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KV59 FCO is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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