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KV58 VLK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 VLK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2020 152,638 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2019 148,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 126,970 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 126,970 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,481 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 111,481 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front VERY LOW ON PRESSURE ?

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,253 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEEDS ALIGMENT

Fail 10 Sep 2013 73,253 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEEDS ALIGMENT

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear discs corrodded

n/s/r tyre has a nail and is begining to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,693 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED

Fail 12 Sep 2011 40,519 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED

PASSED DIESEL EMISSION TEST BUT PRINTER NOT WORKING.FAST TEST.

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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KV58 VLK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV58 VLK, 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 KV58 VLK registered?

KV58 VLK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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The MOT history for KV58 VLK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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