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SA09 UVS

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,573 mi
Last recorded154,573 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 UVS
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 154,573 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear Both side SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 143,849 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 143,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 132,043 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,433 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 129,431 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play unable to check due to badly binding/seized brake. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,267 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 87,487 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 78,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 72,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,435 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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SA09 UVS is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SA09 UVS, 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 SA09 UVS registered?

SA09 UVS is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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