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BK08 ECZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,631 mi
Last recorded53,631 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ECZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 53,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,854 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,922 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2024 50,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,751 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,318 miles

Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,492 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,033 miles

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2012 16,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,241 miles

near side front tyre has a cut in outer wall

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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BK08 ECZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK08 ECZ, 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 BK08 ECZ registered?

BK08 ECZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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