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RE59 KPO

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,615 mi
Last recorded81,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 KPO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust rusty/deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2025 81,615 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust rusty/deteriorated

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak, both front lower catalyst pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall & worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall & worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2024 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brakes worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc excessively scored by worn brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak, both front lower catalyst pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall & worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall & worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,064 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,705 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 49,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald and close to showing cords on inner edge

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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RE59 KPO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 60,003 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE59 KPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE59 KPO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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