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FY08 KCG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,317 mi
Last recorded170,317 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KCG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 170,317 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 170,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 165,497 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 165,497 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 150,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 131,911 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cable outercover damaged

wipers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,322 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FY08 KCG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY08 KCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 KCG registered?

FY08 KCG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is FY08 KCG safe to buy?

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