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LO59 AKK

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,463 mi
Last recorded116,463 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 AKK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 116,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 109,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front exhaust shield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x shallow cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm + worn smooth inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 105,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2x cuts in tread when cut opened with a blunt instrument cords are visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x shallow cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm + worn smooth inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 100,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces worn and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,679 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 94,663 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,769 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,197 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 69,197 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,104 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 55,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

n/s/f tyre badly scubbed on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,238 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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LO59 AKK is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 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 Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO59 AKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LO59 AKK is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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