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VNZ 6131

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 6131
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 106,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in bumper (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,531 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 99,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND WORN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,141 miles

*** Both rear tyres worn very close to limits *** 245/45R17

Pass 20 Nov 2021 86,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,214 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,460 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 77,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seat in rear ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,781 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2016 36,566 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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VNZ 6131 is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 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 Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNZ 6131, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VNZ 6131 is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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