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KS57 PTY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

223,344 mi
Last recorded223,344 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 PTY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 223,344 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 217,479 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silncer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front axel corroded

front suspension corroded

rear axel corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 217,236 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silncer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front axel corroded

front suspension corroded

rear axel corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 195,258 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2021 193,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

general under body corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 189,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met n/s very low effort

Fail 15 Jan 2020 189,144 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met n/s very low effort

Pass 11 Jan 2019 175,736 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres treads worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2019 175,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres treads worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2018 163,660 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2018 163,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2017 146,194 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2017 146,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Significant fluctuation both rear brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,467 miles

Two front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers corroded

rear inner brake pads visully low

rear lights condensated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jan 2014 101,120 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,624 miles

all tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

slight damage to front registration plate

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 PTY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PTY, 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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KS57 PTY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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