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OY59 UHB

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,167 mi
Last recorded186,167 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 UHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 186,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 176,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlight aimspoor

Pass 22 May 2024 165,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 148,676 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 107,802 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 107,771 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 98,836 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,739 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cut outside wall

Fail 17 Oct 2017 86,739 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cut outside wall

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,311 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 80,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 41,114 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,736 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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OY59 UHB is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OY59 UHB, 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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OY59 UHB is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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