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YT59 KAU

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 KAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,156 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unable to fully inpect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,148 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 69,148 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,185 miles

subframe/ suspension corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,687 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,687 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,982 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,515 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,541 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,569 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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YT59 KAU is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 60,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT59 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT59 KAU registered?

YT59 KAU is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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