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AK59 YKS

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,576 mi
Last recorded149,576 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 149,576 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint has very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 128,354 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both have been converted to hid and should be halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint has very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,385 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,276 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,048 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,982 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,476 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 YKS is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YKS, 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 AK59 YKS registered?

AK59 YKS is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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