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KS57 TZG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,054 mi
Last recorded158,054 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 TZG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 158,054 miles

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Fail 21 May 2022 158,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 157,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2021 147,327 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 147,323 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 147,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 145,741 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 145,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2017 125,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 73,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,979 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both osf and nsf (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,950 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both osf and nsf (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,250 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,607 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 TZG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

KS57 TZG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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