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MT56 KTV

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,632 mi
Last recorded173,632 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 KTV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 173,632 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 173,632 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 173,323 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 146,378 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 114,857 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Child seat or device fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to outer tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,982 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,469 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,060 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,356 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,313 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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MT56 KTV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 95,986 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT56 KTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT56 KTV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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