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KY59 HVZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

224,514 mi
Last recorded224,514 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 HVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 224,514 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 220,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 206,358 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 192,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 184,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 174,188 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 161,903 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn slightly low

front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 161,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn slightly low

front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 107,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 107,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,961 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,961 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and worn low on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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KY59 HVZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY59 HVZ, 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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What year was KY59 HVZ registered?

KY59 HVZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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