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AY59 XVZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 102,523 miles

Chips in windscreen

Head lamp lenses are deteriorating

both rear tyres worn to limits

brake lines are corroding

coolant leak

corrosion to underside , subframes and chassis rails

near side front tyre worn to limits

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2024 102,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chips in windscreen

Head lamp lenses are deteriorating

both rear tyres worn to limits

brake lines are corroding

coolant leak

corrosion to underside , subframes and chassis rails

near side front tyre worn to limits

near side rear brake binding

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,623 miles

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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))

rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,753 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,922 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 53,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' excessive crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,943 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,031 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tickover slighty fast

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,645 miles

smoke readiings not avable

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 XVZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AY59 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

AY59 XVZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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