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MK59 DLU

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,689 mi
Last recorded154,689 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 DLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 145,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 135,960 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,342 miles

plastic engine covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,556 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 35,801 miles

signs of fluid leak to rear of engine,not sur if it maybe fuel or washer fluid running to undertray.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,599 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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MK59 DLU is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK59 DLU, 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 MK59 DLU registered?

MK59 DLU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is MK59 DLU safe to buy?

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