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AY59 XVS

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,136 mi
Last recorded127,136 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 127,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 118,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 112,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,632 miles

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2022 99,510 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,883 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,654 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,817 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2013 25,643 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,755 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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AY59 XVS is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver 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 AY59 XVS, 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 AY59 XVS registered?

AY59 XVS is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is AY59 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 XVS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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