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SM09 XUA

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,191 mi
Last recorded94,191 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 XUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 94,191 miles

Near side front tyre, outer side wall damaged 225 45 17

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,927 miles

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

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

surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,010 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 28 May 2015 47,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 12 May 2014 41,683 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 30,843 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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SM09 XUA is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM09 XUA, 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 SM09 XUA registered?

SM09 XUA is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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