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GP08 KJU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,216 mi
Last recorded120,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 KJU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 120,216 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 119,170 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 116,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 114,448 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 105,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,621 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,621 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S FRONT LINK BARS (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken O/S FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 82,068 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 82,068 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 73,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 60,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake travel

rear o/s light lens slight condensation

Fail 29 May 2014 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake travel

rear o/s light lens slight condensation

Pass 29 May 2013 50,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 29 May 2013 50,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 30,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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GP08 KJU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GP08 KJU, 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

How do I check the history of GP08 KJU?

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What year was GP08 KJU registered?

GP08 KJU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is GP08 KJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 KJU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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