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RE59 PWV

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

186,007 mi
Last recorded186,007 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 PWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 186,007 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Dec 2024 174,313 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2023 160,278 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2023 153,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front brake slider seals are missing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 134,143 miles

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Fail 15 Jan 2021 134,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 19 Jul 2019 115,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,962 miles

n/s rear lamp lense cracked

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,638 miles

front brake discs badly lipped pads low and front balance only just met strong advise

n/s front tyre very badly worn on edges and badly cut in sidewalls strong advise

rear brake pads low

tyre size 225/40/18 y

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,698 miles

both rear

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,176 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,375 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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RE59 PWV is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RE59 PWV, 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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RE59 PWV is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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