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AV59 CUW

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 CUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 123,497 miles

Front steering rack noisey

Rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 119,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 115,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,165 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,358 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 105,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 98,892 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,799 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,884 miles

Front pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,684 miles

Nearside Front brake pads becoming thin

Offside Front brake pads becoming thin

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,946 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 53,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 36,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,585 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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AV59 CUW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV59 CUW, 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 AV59 CUW registered?

AV59 CUW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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