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YT59 KBE

2009 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,278 mi
Last recorded83,278 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 KBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 83,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER SIDE CORROSION AND COMPONENTS SUSPENSION BRAKING

Fail 12 Jun 2026 83,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ON THE REAR OF THE ARM BUSH BADLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER EDGE OFN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ON THE REAR OF THE ARM BUSH BADLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 4MM TREAD AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

UNDER SIDE CORROSION AND COMPONENTS SUSPENSION BRAKING

Pass 20 May 2025 74,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 74,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 60,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 49,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens has gone opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens has gone opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 46,425 miles

Front advice headlamp lens starting to deteriorate both lens advice only

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,963 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,584 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,517 miles

slight wear to both front tyres inner shoulders

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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YT59 KBE is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 52,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT59 KBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT59 KBE registered?

YT59 KBE is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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