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LO59 AKU

2010 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,990 mi
Last recorded146,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS22080,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 AKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 146,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 3 Jul 2024 146,989 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 4 Jul 2023 120,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,203 miles

Front tyres 'stretched' on rims

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wipers performance poor

Fail 21 Jun 2022 102,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres 'stretched' on rims

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wipers performance poor

Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 100,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,127 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 96,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,216 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,406 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,695 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 73,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 65,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,295 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,446 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 42,394 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 42,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,428 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 33,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LO59 AKU is a 2010 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 80,611 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 LO59 AKU, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LO59 AKU is a 2010 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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