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BL08 KZU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,693 mi
Last recorded173,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KZU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 173,693 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 173,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 160,144 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 159,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,209 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 126,884 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,761 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,978 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 94,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,307 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 92,307 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,153 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,549 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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BL08 KZU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL08 KZU, 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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BL08 KZU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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