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AU59 VEA

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,275 mi
Last recorded169,275 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VEA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 169,275 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2023 169,275 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 150,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 124,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 116,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 108,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 101,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,702 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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AU59 VEA is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU59 VEA, 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 AU59 VEA registered?

AU59 VEA is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VEA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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