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RK59 OBT

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,892 mi
Last recorded178,892 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OBT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 178,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 178,873 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 164,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 151,044 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 151,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 136,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the centre of the tread area 225/40R18 ()

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 5 Oct 2018 129,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the centre of the tread area 225/40R18 ()

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,787 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 102,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,954 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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RK59 OBT is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK59 OBT, 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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RK59 OBT is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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