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SC09 CUA

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,029 mi
Last recorded80,029 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 CUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 80,029 miles

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

Underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2025 73,198 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 27 Feb 2023 70,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 54,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,750 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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SC09 CUA is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SC09 CUA, 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 SC09 CUA registered?

SC09 CUA is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is SC09 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 CUA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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