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FN08 ZKL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

229,315 mi
Last recorded229,315 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 ZKL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 229,315 miles

General corrosion underside

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 223,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 206,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 196,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 185,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge uneven wear

oil leak around engine area

Fail 26 Feb 2019 185,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside Center D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge uneven wear

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

oil leak around engine area

Pass 7 Mar 2018 167,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2018 165,305 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 165,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside Center D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,584 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

towball removed at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 124,003 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

engine covers

Pass 18 Jul 2015 120,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,153 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,196 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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FN08 ZKL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FN08 ZKL, 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 FN08 ZKL registered?

FN08 ZKL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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