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AO08 KKJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,811 mi
Last recorded132,811 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 132,811 miles

Brake Pedal Has Travel / Spongy But Not Excessive

Nearside Front Body Panel Damaged Not Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse Lamp Not Working, Non Obligatory Lamp, Vehicle Pre 1st September 2009

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay Just Passed On Max Adjustment Limit, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair ASAP

Underside Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2026 132,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake Pedal Has Travel / Spongy But Not Excessive

Nearside Front Body Panel Damaged Not Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse Lamp Not Working, Non Obligatory Lamp, Vehicle Pre 1st September 2009

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay Just Passed On Max Adjustment Limit, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair ASAP

Underside Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2026 132,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

general condition of under side suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2026 132,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

general condition of under side suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,966 miles

Brake Pedal Has Travel / Spongy But Not Excessive

Offside Side Indicator Lamp Intensity Obviously Reduced

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2025 119,931 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake Pedal Has Travel / Spongy But Not Excessive

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side Indicator Lamp Intensity Obviously Reduced

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,066 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% n/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 81,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 81,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,740 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 63,911 miles

Front disc lipped

Pass 11 May 2016 59,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,552 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f wiperblade starting to smear windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,107 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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AO08 KKJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 KKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 KKJ registered?

AO08 KKJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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