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YR59 KVU

2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,017 mi
Last recorded52,017 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto57,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 KVU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 52,017 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,130 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 43,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 35,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 30,161 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,011 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 20,373 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 20,109 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 19,456 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 18,692 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,515 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 17,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2015 15,848 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 13,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 11,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 9,012 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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YR59 KVU is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 57,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR59 KVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR59 KVU registered?

YR59 KVU is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 KVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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