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MV08 RKK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

188,217 mi
Last recorded188,217 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 RKK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 188,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 178,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 167,899 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 167,892 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 155,399 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 155,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,918 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 144,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 143,147 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps down when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,969 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 109,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 109,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 99,096 miles

Brake fluid level low but not below minimum

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded where pad friction material contacts (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 99,096 miles

Brake fluid level low but not below minimum

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded where pad friction material contacts (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,594 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seat

Front side windows tinted

Nearside front tyre wearing along both edges

Object in offside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre wearing along both edges

Rear centre seat belt stowed away

Nearside front tyre has cuts to its inside sidewall not to chords

Offside front tyre has cuts to its inner sidewall not to chords

Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front side windows tinted

Child seat fitted to rear seat

Nearside front tyre wearing along both edges

Object in offside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre wearing along both edges

Rear centre seat belt stowed away

Nearside front tyre has cuts to its inside sidewall not to chords

Offside front tyre has cuts to its inner sidewall not to chords

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear lap belt stowed away unable to test.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear lap belt stowed away unable to test.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 64,142 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)

slight damage to n/s/r & o/s/f alloy wheel rim edges

tinting film fitted to front side windows

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,177 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

various small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2012 54,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,956 miles

front side windows tinting film fitted over std tinted glass

Fail 14 Feb 2012 47,956 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front side windows tinting film fitted over std tinted glass

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,922 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 RKK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MV08 RKK, 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 RKK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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