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BK08 TVT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,798 mi
Last recorded220,798 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TVT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 220,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 217,293 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged covered in tape

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged front (0.1 (b))

parking brake high travel

Fail 19 Jan 2021 217,281 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged covered in tape

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged front (0.1 (b))

parking brake high travel

Pass 26 Nov 2019 205,925 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 192,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 176,634 miles

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

Nearside rear Tyre thread cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2018 176,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear Tyre thread cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2017 141,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 108,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 101,320 miles

nail nearside front tyre [not repairable]

Fail 31 May 2016 101,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nail nearside front tyre [not repairable]

Pass 29 May 2015 83,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 65,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 65,153 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,699 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 31,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,539 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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BK08 TVT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

BK08 TVT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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