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DA08 KCO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,145 mi
Last recorded136,145 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KCO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 136,145 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 136,145 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 114,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,045 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,031 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,384 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 57,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inpection

Fail 19 Oct 2015 55,999 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inpection

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 42,315 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,745 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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DA08 KCO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DA08 KCO, 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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DA08 KCO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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