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RK09 TVW

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,266 mi
Last recorded171,266 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 TVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 171,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F - O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 147,934 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 137,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,345 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake bind .wheel still turns just (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges getting close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 109,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,667 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 102,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,484 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 75,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 63,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,021 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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RK09 TVW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 RK09 TVW, 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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RK09 TVW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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