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ML08 XKA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,856 mi
Last recorded173,856 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XKA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 173,856 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 173,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 145,328 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 145,328 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,813 miles

Rear anti roll bar "D" bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,289 miles

Child saets fitted in Rear, Visual inspections only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 91,289 miles

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

Child saets fitted in Rear, Visual inspections only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,377 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,377 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 64,685 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,562 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,562 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

o/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

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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ML08 XKA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ML08 XKA, 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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ML08 XKA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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