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FT08 BKA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 BKA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 125,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 121,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 121,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,322 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 97,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped advise measured. pads approx 5 mm. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replaced soon or before major journey. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of the vehicle.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 70,475 miles

Offside Rear hand brake weak,met requirements

Fail 24 May 2019 70,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake weak,met requirements

Pass 15 May 2018 59,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 42,894 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,315 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 36,315 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2012 24,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FT08 BKA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FT08 BKA, 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 FT08 BKA registered?

FT08 BKA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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