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SK09 YMC

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,395 mi
Last recorded164,395 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 YMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 164,395 miles

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

advise engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 154,286 miles

advise undertrays and engine covers

Fail 5 Jan 2022 154,286 miles

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

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

advise slight exhaust leak

advise undertrays and engine covers

Pass 4 Jan 2021 148,052 miles

1x front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Front x2 tyres wearing/worn edges

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroded

slight exhaust blow middle hanger

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Jan 2021 148,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

1x front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Front x2 tyres wearing/worn edges

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroded

slight exhaust blow middle hanger

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jun 2019 134,918 miles

1x front to rear brake pipe corroded

Front windscreen chipped

Front wipers smearing

Front x2 droplinks have play

Rear brake discs corroding

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

middle heatshield loose

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ==borderline pass== (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,464 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,315 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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SK09 YMC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SK09 YMC, 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 SK09 YMC registered?

SK09 YMC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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