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WM09 CAL

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,093 mi
Last recorded178,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 CAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 178,093 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2024 167,722 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 167,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 155,358 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 149,550 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 137,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 190,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,116 miles

Nearside Front slight bind detected when rotating wheel by hand

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,576 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,484 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,769 miles

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

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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WM09 CAL is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM09 CAL, 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 WM09 CAL registered?

WM09 CAL is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WM09 CAL safe to buy?

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