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SD09 VLM

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 VLM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 May 2019 128,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the side wall less then 25 mm length or 10 % of the section with

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,317 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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SD09 VLM is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SD09 VLM, 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 SD09 VLM registered?

SD09 VLM is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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