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SA56 EVT

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,949 mi
Last recorded147,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 EVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 147,949 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front engine noisy

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 147,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board fumes inside cabin injector seal leaking causing fumes to enter inside car (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 132,896 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 123,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 109,211 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 109,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 99,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 92,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,512 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,348 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,486 miles

fornt pads wearing thin

front discs lipped

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,032 miles

Approx 21% imbalance at front brakes.

Front pads have approx half their life left.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Rear pads have approx half their life left.

Signs of oil sweat at timing case cover.

Signs of slight coolant leak at water pump.

Wrong size of tyre fitted to both front wheels (should be 225 wide instead of 245 wide).

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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SA56 EVT is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 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 SA56 EVT, 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 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA56 EVT registered?

SA56 EVT is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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