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K6 VVL

2011 Lexus IS220

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS22082,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 VVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 122,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 122,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2025 116,189 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 116,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 114,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 98,210 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 98,210 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 108,844 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 108,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 102,958 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 102,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,939 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 98,842 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 98,841 miles

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,907 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,175 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 85,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 58,329 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,095 miles

Front both discs worn

Nearside side indicator dim

Fail 10 Nov 2015 51,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front both discs worn

Nearside side indicator dim

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

Nearside Front slight bleb to tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 53,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 48,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,236 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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K6 VVL is a 2011 Lexus IS220 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 82,299 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 K6 VVL, 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 15 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K6 VVL is a 2011 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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