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LT09 DVK

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,124 mi
Last recorded119,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 DVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 119,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 110,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 102,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt snapped (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt snapped (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 96,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,133 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing for a full inspection

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2020 93,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted not allowing for a full inspection

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,214 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,832 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 75,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 67,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,490 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,580 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 45,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LT09 DVK is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LT09 DVK, 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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LT09 DVK is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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