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SM09 HHL

2009 Lexus LS600H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,453 mi
Last recorded144,453 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus LS600H77,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HHL
MakeLexus
ModelLS600H
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine4,969cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,453 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,654 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2023 130,441 miles

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

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

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 128,054 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,980 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 120,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 114,868 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 114,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 104,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2017 88,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the Min. Thickness (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 81,653 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 19 May 2015 76,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,499 miles

front discs large lip

front tyres worn at shoulders

rear pads wearing thin

How Reliable is the Lexus LS600H?

Based on 7,675 MOT tests across 593 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
5,807
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
593
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 91
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 50
Headlamp aim too low 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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SM09 HHL is a 2009 Lexus LS600H in Grey with a 4,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus LS600H models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 77,683 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 LS600H fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM09 HHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS600H typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus LS600H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM09 HHL registered?

SM09 HHL is a 2009 Lexus LS600H, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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