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VO09 CEV

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,729 mi
Last recorded151,729 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 CEV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 151,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 151,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 150,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,526 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,490 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 137,490 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 125,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 112,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 89,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,692 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-i?

Based on 1,421 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
7,165
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
brake caliper has restricted free movement 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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VO09 CEV is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 83,014 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-i fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO09 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VO09 CEV is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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