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ML08 XKG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,355 mi
Last recorded194,355 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XKG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 194,355 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 171,185 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 170,810 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 170,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,593 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 135,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 198,669 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 181,576 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 152,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,741 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 38,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,565 miles

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

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 XKG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKG, 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 ML08 XKG registered?

ML08 XKG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is ML08 XKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 XKG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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