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BK58 YPU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,774 mi
Last recorded136,774 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 YPU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 136,774 miles

All rear suspension components generally corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 136,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

All rear suspension components generally corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,323 miles

ABS kick back

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

OSR shock badly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe badly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 131,323 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ABS kick back

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

OSR shock badly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe badly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 128,985 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 128,798 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,158 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 124,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,658 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Aug 2022 118,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 114,266 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,582 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 96,559 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,483 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 79,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,742 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 65,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,867 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,186 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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BK58 YPU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BK58 YPU, 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 BK58 YPU registered?

BK58 YPU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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