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BA08 RKA

2012 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 RKA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 116,313 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,312 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,389 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,486 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,510 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 59,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 13,074 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 13,704 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 9,353 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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BA08 RKA is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,470 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 Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA08 RKA, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA08 RKA registered?

BA08 RKA is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is BA08 RKA safe to buy?

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