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EK58 MBV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,689 mi
Last recorded217,689 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 MBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 217,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 217,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 215,184 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 215,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 203,698 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 193,935 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 183,381 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 183,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 174,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 174,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 166,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 153,321 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,874 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 126,595 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 126,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 112,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,472 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,270 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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EK58 MBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK58 MBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK58 MBV registered?

EK58 MBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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