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KY59 HWS

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,777 mi
Last recorded155,777 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 HWS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 155,777 miles

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side - suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 155,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side - suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 143,501 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 138,312 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 133,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,795 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 120,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 115,324 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 112,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,666 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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KY59 HWS is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 60,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 HWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY59 HWS is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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