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SA56 EVU

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,554 mi
Last recorded141,554 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 EVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 139,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 138,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 134,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,072 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 128,072 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 122,925 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 122,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 108,812 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 108,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 99,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 78,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,051 miles

advise offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner and outer edges

emmissions to clean no reading given

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,727 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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SA56 EVU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

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

Is SA56 EVU safe to buy?

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