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HK08 HVM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,240 mi
Last recorded135,240 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HVM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 135,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play at n/s/f wheel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 135,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 129,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 122,867 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 117,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 117,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,325 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 112,325 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,236 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S front bumper damaged but secure

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers smeary

Fail 3 Nov 2018 108,236 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S front bumper damaged but secure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front wipers smeary

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,514 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut close to cord

Fail 21 Oct 2017 98,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front tyre has cut close to cord

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,847 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2016 92,847 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,860 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 67,860 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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,265 miles

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

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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HK08 HVM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK08 HVM, 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 HK08 HVM registered?

HK08 HVM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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