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FE08 KWX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

231,451 mi
Last recorded231,451 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KWX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 231,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 217,627 miles

Advise hand brake adjustment

Rear suspension area very rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2024 217,627 miles

Advise hand brake adjustment

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear suspension area very rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2023 206,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 190,157 miles

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

Front fog lamps damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2022 190,157 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front fog lamps damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2021 169,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 149,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn severely (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,061 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,329 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 103,734 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 100,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,954 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 86,787 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 86,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 76,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 60,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,947 miles

nearside wing mirror indicator very dim [l.e.d]

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 KWX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE08 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

FE08 KWX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is FE08 KWX safe to buy?

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