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RV59 FNP

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,163 mi
Last recorded75,163 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 FNP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,163 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 75,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE UNDER INFLATED

Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,830 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 72,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,304 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,618 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,846 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

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

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 44,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,565 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perishing.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,605 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,399 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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RV59 FNP is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RV59 FNP, 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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RV59 FNP is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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