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AK09 VZU

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,479 mi
Last recorded195,479 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 195,479 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 195,478 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2024 186,072 miles

Exhaust blowing center

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 175,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 175,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 161,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stone chips in screen

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 146,586 miles

Brake imbalance of 28%

Chips in screen

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension and chassis rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 136,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre distorted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,554 miles

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

Head light lenses slightly faded at tops

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,815 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,371 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,164 miles

Offside Front 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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AK09 VZU is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 AK09 VZU, 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 AK09 VZU registered?

AK09 VZU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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