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FT08 KXU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

245,577 mi
Last recorded245,577 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 245,577 miles

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

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

Underside covered heavily in underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2022 229,981 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at all metal brake pipes slight pitting

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on heavy underseal at front and rear axles suspension and underside all over

Fail 16 Mar 2022 229,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at all metal brake pipes slight pitting

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on heavy underseal at front and rear axles suspension and underside all over

Pass 23 Mar 2021 218,001 miles

advice on heavy under seal at underside all over front and rear axles and suspension all over

Fail 23 Mar 2021 218,001 miles

advice on heavy under seal at underside all over front and rear axles and suspension all over

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 208,000 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs

advice on heavy surface corshion at rear axle and rear floor

advice on slight hand brake travel

Fail 29 Feb 2020 208,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs

advice on heavy surface corshion at rear axle and rear floor

advice on slight hand brake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2019 189,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 167,157 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 167,157 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 137,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 137,025 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 111,539 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 111,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,866 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,832 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 57,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers starting to smear

TRC warning light on

Unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims being fitted

VSC warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KXU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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