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NV09 LXL

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 LXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,223 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Full under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear under sealed

Suspension components corroded (Front and Rear )

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,336 miles

front and rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,658 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Fail 15 Jun 2023 73,658 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,787 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front door handle insecure

all brake dics worn

corrosion on sills covered by plasti trims, corrosion on suspension , boot floor and all underside

Fail 16 Jun 2020 67,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded off flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front door handle insecure

all brake dics worn

corrosion on sills covered by plasti trims, corrosion on suspension , boot floor and all underside

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,059 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,478 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 64,458 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,743 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,407 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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NV09 LXL is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NV09 LXL, 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 NV09 LXL registered?

NV09 LXL is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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