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MK08 TKX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,836 mi
Last recorded131,836 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 TKX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 131,836 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 122,675 miles

passenger side wing mirror indicator leg missing but still working

rear brake pipes in rusty condition

under body has surface rust on many parts and chassis

wipers starting to smear slightly

Nearside rear tyre very low to limits (border line pass) requested to change asap.

Fail 20 Nov 2021 122,675 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

passenger side wing mirror indicator leg missing but still working

rear brake pipes in rusty condition

under body has surface rust on many parts and chassis

wipers starting to smear slightly

Nearside rear tyre very low to limits (border line pass) requested to change asap.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 102,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,076 miles

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

all steering brakes and suspension components corroded under body

Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just behind inner wheel trim (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 37,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just behind inner wheel trim (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking up

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad has abnormal wear compared tn=o nearside (3.5.1g)

rear brake application

Fail 11 Apr 2016 72,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking up

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad has abnormal wear compared tn=o nearside (3.5.1g)

rear brake application

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,227 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 59,569 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 48,204 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished on shoulder

nearside front tyre cracked/perished on shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,341 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,829 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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MK08 TKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK08 TKX, 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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MK08 TKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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