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LM09 UHN

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,393 mi
Last recorded171,393 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 UHN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 171,393 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 171,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 166,754 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 166,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 161,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 155,205 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 155,197 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 149,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 142,851 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 138,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both headlights starting to glaze

Pass 22 May 2019 130,427 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 130,427 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 119,704 miles

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 18 May 2018 119,704 miles

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

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 23 May 2017 111,182 miles

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Pass 24 May 2016 100,431 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 90,152 miles

Offside wiper in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,106 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LM09 UHN is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM09 UHN, 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 LM09 UHN registered?

LM09 UHN is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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