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YK59 TKN

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,908 mi
Last recorded203,908 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 TKN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 203,908 miles

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

underbody covers prevent full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2023 198,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 194,278 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 182,411 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 166,539 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 150,587 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 150,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,478 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,755 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 18 Apr 2016 100,299 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 24 Apr 2015 84,237 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML iluminated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,845 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,888 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 67,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,069 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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YK59 TKN is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK59 TKN, 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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What year was YK59 TKN registered?

YK59 TKN is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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