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SK59 JYV

2009 Lexus IS220

Gold Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,613 mi
Last recorded157,613 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 JYV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 157,613 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 146,624 miles

Central Heatshield loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 146,624 miles

Central Heatshield loose

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 139,769 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 139,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,440 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,175 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 115,984 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2019 96,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 80,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade not fully efficient

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 68,534 miles

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 May 2017 68,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, offside rear very close (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and corroded ** advise replacement with pads

Pass 19 May 2016 52,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,376 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,776 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,292 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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SK59 JYV is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Gold with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK59 JYV, 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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SK59 JYV is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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