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YKZ 2031

2009 Lexus Is

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,260 mi
Last recorded147,260 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is78,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 2031
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 147,260 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 147,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 143,874 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 139,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking245/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 138,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 138,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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YKZ 2031 is a 2009 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 78,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKZ 2031 registered?

YKZ 2031 is a 2009 Lexus Is, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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