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SB59 DXK

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 DXK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 121,271 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 113,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 113,565 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 103,156 miles

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

ns rear and os front have M&S tyres fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 94,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 88,447 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 88,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2020 83,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 73,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 64,855 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 40,261 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,345 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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SB59 DXK is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB59 DXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SB59 DXK registered?

SB59 DXK is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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