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LK59 UKN

2009 Lexus Is

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is78,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 UKN
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 145,661 miles

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

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

Undertray

Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,828 miles

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

engine cover and undersheilds fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2024 136,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and undersheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2023 121,732 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undersheilds fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Apr 2023 121,732 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and undersheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2022 110,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 95,565 miles

engine cover and undersheilds fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,637 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,637 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,489 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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LK59 UKN is a 2009 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 78,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK59 UKN registered?

LK59 UKN is a 2009 Lexus Is, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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