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RO59 LVW

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,809 mi
Last recorded153,809 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 LVW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 153,809 miles

Nearside Front Damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 153,809 miles

Nearside Front Damage

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 138,578 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,025 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 118,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,804 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,544 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,187 miles

osr calaper pins sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,922 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 33,922 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,917 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-i?

Based on 1,421 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
7,165
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
brake caliper has restricted free movement 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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RO59 LVW is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 83,014 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 Is 220D Se-i fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO59 LVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-i typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-i is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO59 LVW registered?

RO59 LVW is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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