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GV08 KTL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,399 mi
Last recorded156,399 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KTL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 156,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 136,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 136,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 13 May 2024 116,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 93,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 74,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 74,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 53,209 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 53,209 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 48,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,769 miles

front num plate starting to degrade.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,879 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 35,879 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,297 miles

UNABLE TO TEST REAR CENTRE BELT

Fail 25 Apr 2016 20,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER PERISHED (8.2.2)

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

UNABLE TO TEST REAR CENTRE BELT

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,309 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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GV08 KTL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV08 KTL, 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 GV08 KTL registered?

GV08 KTL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is GV08 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 KTL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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