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L8 YKY

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 YKY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,491 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 75,500 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,863 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 68,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,986 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,480 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-i?

Based on 1,421 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
7,165
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
brake caliper has restricted free movement 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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L8 YKY is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 83,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D Se-i fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 YKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L8 YKY is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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