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RK09 TWE

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,719 mi
Last recorded171,719 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 TWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 171,719 miles

Front Both shock obsorber corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 160,526 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 160,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 147,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 138,028 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 132,477 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 132,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted mounting pins insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted mounting pins insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 125,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,154 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 114,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 106,965 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 103,174 miles

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,541 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,768 miles

Body damage to nearside wing mirror cover and offside rear bumper

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,364 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 TWE is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RK09 TWE, 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 RK09 TWE registered?

RK09 TWE is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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