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KS57 PTU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,941 mi
Last recorded133,941 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 PTU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 133,941 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Pass 27 Aug 2025 127,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,906 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 125,611 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2019 115,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,007 miles

Front and rear steering and suspension components corroded including both sub-frames

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (sub-frame trailing arms and coil springs) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 105,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

idle speed high

water ingress to both rear lamps

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 96,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 90,564 miles

osr brake binding slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 May 2015 90,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

osr brake binding slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,777 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 56,918 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,492 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,734 miles

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

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 PTU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KS57 PTU, 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 KS57 PTU registered?

KS57 PTU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is KS57 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 PTU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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