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KP08 EKZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,557 mi
Last recorded145,557 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 EKZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 145,557 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 140,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,275 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake to adjust

Pass 13 Sep 2022 130,991 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc subframes / arms / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,376 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 121,080 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog unit damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + perishing + slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + perishing + slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,901 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre has a chunk missing out of outer sidewall

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,013 miles

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,538 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 94,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,673 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop light out

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,400 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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KP08 EKZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KP08 EKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 EKZ registered?

KP08 EKZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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