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KN59 UGU

2009 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,307 mi
Last recorded96,307 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D107,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 UGU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,307 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 91,874 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 88,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 84,767 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,579 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 78,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 71,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,742 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 45,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,857 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 40,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 34,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 25,629 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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KN59 UGU is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D in Black 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 Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 107,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN59 UGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN59 UGU registered?

KN59 UGU is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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