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HK08 HWC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,588 mi
Last recorded187,588 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HWC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 187,588 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 181,258 miles

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

Offside Rear LIGHT OUTER LENS DAMAGED

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 181,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear LIGHT OUTER LENS DAMAGED

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 170,346 miles

SURFACE TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 164,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components rusty/corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2022 164,022 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components rusty/corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 157,442 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 150,125 miles

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))

Parking brake application uneven

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 150,118 miles

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

Parking brake application uneven

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 141,992 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty/corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 141,653 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components rusty/corroded.

Hand brake level close to end of travel.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 130,796 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2018 130,791 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,972 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 119,764 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 111,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,790 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rusty

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,513 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim

Offside side repeater slightly dim

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,733 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake lever slightly damaged but works ok

nearside headlamp not as bright as offside

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 HWC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWC, 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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HK08 HWC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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