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MK57 PKV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,685 mi
Last recorded162,685 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 PKV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 162,685 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 162,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 148,641 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 148,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 133,030 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,941 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 97,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 66,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,060 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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MK57 PKV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MK57 PKV, 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 MK57 PKV registered?

MK57 PKV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is MK57 PKV safe to buy?

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