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HV08 KVY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

224,167 mi
Last recorded224,167 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KVY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 224,167 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 213,656 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 202,651 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 202,327 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 186,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 168,434 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 168,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,928 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 146,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 116,260 miles

corrosion to suspension components

high handbrake travel

oil level low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,260 miles

Emissions not tested excesive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak excessive blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to suspension components

high handbrake travel

oil level low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,913 miles

corrosion to suspension components

high hand brake travel

some corrosion to exhaust system

vehicle seems to have a long foot brake travel

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,893 miles

damage to front number plate

high handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

vehicle tested under damp conditiopns

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,893 miles

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

damage to front number plate

high handbrake travel

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

vehicle tested under damp conditiopns

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,542 miles

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to suspension components

o/s/r tyre deteriating

Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

corosion to suspension components

o/s/r tyre deteriating

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

corosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,254 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be getting low

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 18 Mar 2015 63,254 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be getting low

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,461 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit i.e 1.6mm on inner edge

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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HV08 KVY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HV08 KVY, 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 HV08 KVY registered?

HV08 KVY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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