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FE08 MTK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,169 mi
Last recorded163,169 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 163,169 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy rusting to under body, sill areas and all suspension fixing points

travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Feb 2025 158,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer & under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

travel on footbrake

Pass 16 Feb 2024 152,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

travel on foot brake

Pass 23 Feb 2023 149,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rusting to outer and under sill areas

Fail 13 Feb 2023 149,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rusting to outer and under sill areas

Pass 21 Feb 2022 146,682 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy rust in rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,598 miles

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

rust in sills

Pass 4 Feb 2020 140,225 miles

rusting to under sill areas

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,101 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 134,097 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 124,724 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,399 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 116,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,334 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,543 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,015 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,323 miles

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

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 MTK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

FE08 MTK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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