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KR08 VYF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,920 mi
Last recorded154,920 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 VYF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 154,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 145,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 145,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 138,009 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,652 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,505 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 96,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,952 miles

front pads getting low.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,952 miles

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

front pads getting low.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,811 miles

front pads getting low.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,246 miles

wheels marked.childs seat fitted please recheck

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside rear tyre cracked all round tread

Fail 1 Jun 2011 33,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked all round tread

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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KR08 VYF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR08 VYF, 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 KR08 VYF registered?

KR08 VYF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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