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GP08 KJY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,953 mi
Last recorded145,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 KJY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 145,953 miles

under body and component corroded,under sealed.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 140,856 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded underside

handbrake has reserve travel

Fail 22 Jun 2021 140,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded underside

handbrake has reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2020 133,594 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 133,594 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,149 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

general corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,489 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 112,204 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 111,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 100,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 100,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,105 miles

nearside front tyre cracked on tread area

Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked on tread area

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,050 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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GP08 KJY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GP08 KJY, 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 GP08 KJY registered?

GP08 KJY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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