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HN59 NKM

2009 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 NKM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 83,572 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 83,565 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,855 miles

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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 74,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,823 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 69,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 64,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,346 miles

TPMS light on none obligatory unless registered after 1st Jan 2012

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,026 miles

n/s/rear brake caliper slide pins sticking but ok on RBT

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,442 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 22 Nov 2012 21,359 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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HN59 NKM is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 52,739 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN59 NKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN59 NKM registered?

HN59 NKM is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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