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LS59 AKV

2009 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,976 mi
Last recorded121,976 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS20081,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 AKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 121,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 121,898 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,930 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 118,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal is bit spongy

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,564 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside 3mm, Also has a cut on side wall but not deep enough to expose cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not to cord

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to cord

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,392 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

nsr tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,392 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

nsr tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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LS59 AKV is a 2009 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 81,212 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS59 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS59 AKV is a 2009 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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