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GV08 PKK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,887 mi
Last recorded136,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PKK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 136,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2021 136,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2020 134,066 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 134,027 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 127,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to under body suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2019 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to under body suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2018 119,775 miles

Nearside Front dip beam dim

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Jun 2018 119,762 miles

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

Nearside Front dip beam dim

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Apr 2017 115,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,150 miles

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,472 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,978 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 40,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PKK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PKK, 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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GV08 PKK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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