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KO08 YGT

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 YGT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,489 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 122,601 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 122,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays and outer sill covers fitted

slight engine knock heard during emissions test

Fail 27 Aug 2020 116,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays and outer sill covers fitted

slight engine knock heard during emissions test

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,716 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,703 miles

handbrake near end of travel

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

small chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,234 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 77,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,202 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres are getting low

Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,202 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres are getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light not working

Fail 12 Jul 2014 55,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers are poor

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

faulty electrics to toe bar

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KO08 YGT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KO08 YGT, 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 KO08 YGT registered?

KO08 YGT is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is KO08 YGT safe to buy?

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