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RO09 NVC

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 NVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 139,052 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 139,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 133,960 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 127,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 123,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 116,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 109,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 106,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 100,707 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Headlamps Aim Image Slightly Faded

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner/Outer Edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 95,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pads wearing uneven

Offside wiper streaky

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,927 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,240 miles

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

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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RO09 NVC 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 RO09 NVC, 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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RO09 NVC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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