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KW08 LXP

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,876 mi
Last recorded146,876 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 LXP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 146,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 146,876 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 133,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 119,637 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 119,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 105,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 91,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 78,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 62,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,196 miles

Front tyre side walls damaged both

Pass 17 May 2016 28,744 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 25,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 22,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,502 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,154 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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KW08 LXP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KW08 LXP, 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 KW08 LXP registered?

KW08 LXP is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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