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SK09 YLW

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,877 mi
Last recorded164,877 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 YLW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 164,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 160,229 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust heatshield insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 160,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust heatshield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2019 150,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,968 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 146,962 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2017 139,796 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 139,796 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,068 miles

Advise that there is abnormal tyre wear on both front tyres on inner shoulders, scrubbing !!

Pass 23 May 2014 110,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,217 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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SK09 YLW is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK09 YLW, 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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SK09 YLW is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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