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RE09 KFZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,187 mi
Last recorded137,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 KFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,187 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 137,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,812 miles

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

slight oil leak

under body has some corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2016 101,812 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

under body has some corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,815 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 94,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 80,603 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 67,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RE09 KFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 RE09 KFZ, 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 RE09 KFZ registered?

RE09 KFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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