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MV08 KCN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,578 mi
Last recorded138,578 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 KCN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 138,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,528 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 132,527 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 127,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,627 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 122,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,863 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2020 117,863 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,129 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 113,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 103,790 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand Brake Has Excessive Travel

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,402 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,402 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside front (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamps just in aim

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,789 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,604 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 41,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,741 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,561 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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MV08 KCN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MV08 KCN, 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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MV08 KCN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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