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AE57 RKZ

2008 Toyota Highlander

White Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,714 mi
Last recorded121,714 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Highlander59,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RKZ
MakeToyota
ModelHighlander
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 121,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 116,940 miles

tyre light on

Pass 16 Oct 2023 111,458 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,029 miles

front number plate missing

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2022 107,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

front number plate missing

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 May 2017 53,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 May 2016 48,288 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 44,138 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 44,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 38,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,952 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)

Fail 8 May 2012 28,952 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 6 May 2011 22,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,248 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Highlander?

Based on 1,208 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 18
fog lamp not working 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 12
position lamp(s) not working 12
fog lamp missing 11
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AE57 RKZ is a 2008 Toyota Highlander in White with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Highlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 59,210 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 Toyota Highlander fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 RKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Highlander typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Highlander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE57 RKZ registered?

AE57 RKZ is a 2008 Toyota Highlander, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is AE57 RKZ safe to buy?

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