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LS09 CYG

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,733 mi
Last recorded129,733 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 CYG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 129,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp damaged

Pass 23 May 2025 123,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 117,389 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 106,592 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,169 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,519 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall age cracks, no signs of cords at time of test.

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper rubber slide boot missing, pin corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,631 miles

Nearside Front inner sidewall age related cracks, no cords showing at time of test.

Rear nsr and osr calipers have corrosion build up, meets mot roller brake test criteria, at time of test.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 65,631 miles

Nearside Front inner sidewall age related cracks, no cords showing at time of test.

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

Rear nsr and osr calipers have corrosion build up, meets mot roller brake test criteria, at time of test.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,398 miles

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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LS09 CYG is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS09 CYG, 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 LS09 CYG registered?

LS09 CYG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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