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MK09 OTH

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,623 mi
Last recorded173,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 OTH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 173,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge xx 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 173,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge xx 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 160,361 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 160,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 153,367 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 145,842 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 765,359 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 137,117 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,667 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 119,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,097 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Fail 21 Feb 2012 67,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

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

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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MK09 OTH is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK09 OTH, 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 MK09 OTH registered?

MK09 OTH is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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