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KS57 CLY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

338,218 mi
Last recorded338,218 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 CLY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 338,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 310,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 285,065 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 284,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 243,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2014 206,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 166,011 miles

Both rear tyres have 'run on flat' written on the sidewall, this could effect the vehicles insurance

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil level below minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 165,843 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 165,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 121,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,724 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 92,711 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The meter wiring under the bonnet will be a MOT failure from April/May 2012.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,827 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,827 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,273 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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KS57 CLY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS57 CLY, 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 KS57 CLY registered?

KS57 CLY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is KS57 CLY safe to buy?

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