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FT08 KXP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,489 mi
Last recorded157,489 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KXP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 157,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged worn through (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged worn through (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn out to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm outer ball joint boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/inner edge worn out/on 2mm limit 1.6mm 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm outer ball joint boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating and borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring lower coil overhangs spring platform .

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil dripping, only just within limit . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bulkhead under bonnet . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 148,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.35 mean recorded , manufacturers plate limit is 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper corner protruding out . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Banjo bolt . (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Joint on repair section . (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating and borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring lower coil overhangs spring platform .

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil dripping, only just within limit . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bulkhead under bonnet . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 139,217 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 139,217 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,693 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,056 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 126,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-tray insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,701 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 92,701 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 83,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s/r tyre on inner edge tread uneven.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2012 69,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 69,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,507 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut, not exposing cords

slight wear rear brake discs

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 KXP 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 66.7%.

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 FT08 KXP, 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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FT08 KXP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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