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SV 2222

2016 Lexus Is

Red Petrol 6498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

2,422 mi
Last recorded2,422 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 2222
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,498cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 2,422 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 101,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 2,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 66,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not functioning due damage to headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,492 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 72,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,709 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,556 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 65,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 2,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,663 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 2,142 miles

vehicle covered in under trays

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 50,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 1,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire needs refixing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 37,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,710 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 30,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,708 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 26,704 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear centre brake light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,520 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,706 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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SV 2222 is a 2016 Lexus Is in Red with a 6,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 49,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV 2222 registered?

SV 2222 is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 2 August 2016.

Is SV 2222 safe to buy?

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