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AK56 VLB

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,794 mi
Last recorded157,794 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VLB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 157,794 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 149,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 141,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 132,753 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,079 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe

Surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion under car

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,420 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 77,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AK56 VLB is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 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 AK56 VLB, 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 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK56 VLB registered?

AK56 VLB is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is AK56 VLB safe to buy?

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