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VX09 UHY

2009 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,210 mi
Last recorded170,210 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D107,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 UHY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 170,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 164,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 157,255 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 perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 157,253 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 149,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 141,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 141,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 139,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 139,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 131,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 122,213 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,811 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)

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,811 miles

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

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

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)

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,226 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 97,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,272 miles

front number plate showing signs of deterioration

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration

osr tyre on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,755 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,396 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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VX09 UHY is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 107,990 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX09 UHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX09 UHY is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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