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S15 VKY

2011 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,988 mi
Last recorded58,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS22082,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 VKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 58,988 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension componets corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 50,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 50,356 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,315 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,272 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 43,763 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 43,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,855 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2021 41,855 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,212 miles

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,193 miles

emissions too clean for test

Fail 28 Jun 2017 27,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean for test

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,328 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 13,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,763 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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S15 VKY is a 2011 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S15 VKY, 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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What year was S15 VKY registered?

S15 VKY is a 2011 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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