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HY08 KBV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

237,004 mi
Last recorded237,004 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 237,004 miles

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

engine and gearbox leaking oil

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link bent

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2022 227,608 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link bent

poor pattern on o/s headlight

Pass 6 Oct 2021 216,022 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2021 206,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 201,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 197,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 188,168 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 188,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 177,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 166,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,098 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,349 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 105,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,864 miles

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

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

deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,988 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,374 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,456 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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HY08 KBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY08 KBV, 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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HY08 KBV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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