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FV08 FKY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,341 mi
Last recorded138,341 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FKY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 138,341 miles

Handbrake travel becoming high

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 138,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Handbrake travel becoming high

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 133,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 133,847 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2020 130,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake pipes corroded near rear hoses - recommend to get checked fully

Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 122,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,690 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,816 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,181 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,958 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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FV08 FKY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV08 FKY, 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 FV08 FKY registered?

FV08 FKY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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