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GY58 EKE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,888 mi
Last recorded142,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 EKE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 142,888 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 142,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 110,001 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,329 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 103,329 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 90,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,530 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front lower arms corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,302 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,302 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 58% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,224 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,649 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 40,625 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,619 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,751 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 33,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,257 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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GY58 EKE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GY58 EKE, 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 GY58 EKE registered?

GY58 EKE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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