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EK08 KVW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 KVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 115,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 112,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,125 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Unable to see front brake pads.

Fail 20 Mar 2023 102,125 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,059 miles

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,802 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread. 215/50/r17-91w

Fail 23 Mar 2021 87,653 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread. 215/50/r17-91w

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 215/50/r17-95w

Unable to see front brake pads.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 82,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/r17-95w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 215/50/r17-95w

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,948 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 71,948 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/r17-95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,414 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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EK08 KVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK08 KVW, 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 EK08 KVW registered?

EK08 KVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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