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YK59 THV

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,274 mi
Last recorded160,274 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 THV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 160,274 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general condition under vehicle corroding

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2024 153,669 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 153,667 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 151,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 148,673 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 148,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 146,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 142,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,131 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,907 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,512 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,372 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,844 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,808 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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YK59 THV is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK59 THV, 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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YK59 THV is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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