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FH08 RKX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,031 mi
Last recorded115,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 RKX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 115,031 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/.s/f and o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated compounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 17 Jan 2026 115,031 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/.s/f and o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated compounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,040 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

did not lock on rear both hand brake

underfloor urfaec rust throuhout compounts

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,014 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,064 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,784 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,226 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 84,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper cable tied

rusty exhaust and bracket

Fail 31 Jan 2018 71,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper cable tied

rusty exhaust and bracket

Fail 21 May 2015 60,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 60,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,104 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,004 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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FH08 RKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FH08 RKX, 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 FH08 RKX registered?

FH08 RKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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