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AK59 YKP

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,763 mi
Last recorded162,763 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YKP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 162,763 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner SCREW IN TYRE TREAD (MARKED).

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 151,570 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 151,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 142,805 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 8 Sep 2023 142,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 12 Sep 2022 132,386 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 124,916 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,750 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 92,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,546 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,838 miles

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,838 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,633 miles

Emissions are too lean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,544 miles

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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AK59 YKP is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK59 YKP, 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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AK59 YKP is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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