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KY08 YXB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,123 mi
Last recorded165,123 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YXB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 165,123 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2019 165,123 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 161,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 150,268 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 150,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 139,345 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

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

Pass 6 May 2015 125,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 112,816 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 101,327 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 101,327 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,259 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 89,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,929 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,929 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KY08 YXB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KY08 YXB, 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 KY08 YXB registered?

KY08 YXB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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