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ML08 XKO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

280,878 mi
Last recorded280,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XKO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 280,878 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 274,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 260,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 247,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 234,779 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 225,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from nearside drive shaft seal

Fail 25 Jan 2016 225,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from nearside drive shaft seal

Pass 3 Aug 2015 213,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 213,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 201,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 114,102 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 18 May 2011 82,924 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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ML08 XKO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML08 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

ML08 XKO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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