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SA09 UVV

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,665 mi
Last recorded97,665 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 UVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,665 miles

Headlights clouding but aims readable

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

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

Shields

Steering notchy, stiff and very noisy

Underside of vehicle heavily corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,798 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,555 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,090 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,186 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,681 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,684 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall,not exposing inner cords

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,737 miles

slight lip at front brake discs.

slight smear at front wipers

Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight lip at front brake discs.

slight smear at front wipers

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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SA09 UVV 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 88.2%.

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 SA09 UVV, 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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What year was SA09 UVV registered?

SA09 UVV is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SA09 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA09 UVV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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