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SL09 XPM

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,935 mi
Last recorded142,935 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XPM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 142,935 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,093 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 139,088 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 134,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 131,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 126,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 123,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 110,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,269 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm aprox (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle has covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,615 miles

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

idle speed high

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper poor

Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Small cuts in offside front tyre tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Small cuts in offside front tyre tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,046 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 29,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 XPM is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 SL09 XPM, 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 SL09 XPM registered?

SL09 XPM is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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