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AY59 XXA

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

269,195 mi
Last recorded269,195 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 269,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 269,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 256,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 219,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 197,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 181,425 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 181,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Pattern Incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 170,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 162,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 155,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,355 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 XXA is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

AY59 XXA is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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