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FE08 GEK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,900 mi
Last recorded153,900 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GEK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 153,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge - on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge - on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 145,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner sill area's & suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,224 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,620 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,848 miles

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

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

both front suspension lower arms are corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,214 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,182 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,114 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 50,819 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,442 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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FE08 GEK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FE08 GEK, 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 FE08 GEK registered?

FE08 GEK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FE08 GEK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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