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SL09 VCD

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,339 mi
Last recorded70,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VCD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 70,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 67,169 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 67,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 62,475 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 59,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,235 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills inner arches suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,510 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 53,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,358 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,170 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 35,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 27,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,906 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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SL09 VCD is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL09 VCD, 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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SL09 VCD is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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