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P20 SMK

2010 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,408 mi
Last recorded198,408 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS22080,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 SMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 198,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 191,490 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 191,489 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 174,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 165,035 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 165,020 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 152,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 138,608 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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres wear on edges

battery loose

rattle from engine

Pass 22 Dec 2016 112,972 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 85,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,761 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 41,825 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 36,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P20 SMK is a 2010 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 80,611 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 P20 SMK, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P20 SMK is a 2010 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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