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GK08 ZWV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,735 mi
Last recorded69,735 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZWV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,735 miles

Advise Tracking Due To Tyre Wear

Both Rear Tyres Stepped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre Bold On Inner Edge

Oil Level Low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake disc's slightly worn

n/s/r seat belt was not fully checked due to child seat being fitted

o/s/f tyre ( now on rear ) worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 36,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake disc's slightly worn

n/s/r seat belt was not fully checked due to child seat being fitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2012 22,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,587 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,581 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)

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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GK08 ZWV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK08 ZWV, 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 GK08 ZWV registered?

GK08 ZWV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 ZWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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