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KY59 HWK

2009 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,245 mi
Last recorded109,245 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus SC43036,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 HWK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 109,245 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 109,152 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 107,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,688 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,589 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,199 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 99,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,418 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Feb 2018 90,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,319 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,530 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,249 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 20 Feb 2014 53,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,530 miles

nearside front tyre wear on very inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,242 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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KY59 HWK is a 2009 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 36,349 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 SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 HWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY59 HWK registered?

KY59 HWK is a 2009 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is KY59 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 HWK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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