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GV08 KTO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

349,132 mi
Last recorded349,132 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KTO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 349,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 310,755 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 270,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 270,385 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 222,452 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 177,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 141,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,736 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 91,376 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,813 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,041 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,451 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,329 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 23,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,076 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 18,076 miles

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

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 KTO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

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

Is GV08 KTO safe to buy?

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