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MW08 LKO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,747 mi
Last recorded156,747 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LKO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 156,747 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front to rear body work damage no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2024 153,474 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear body work damage no sharp edges

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2024 153,454 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front & rear 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear body work damage no sharp edges

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2023 150,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 141,486 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,966 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,219 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,775 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 93,775 miles

Offside Side repeater not working also damage to wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,787 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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MW08 LKO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MW08 LKO, 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 MW08 LKO registered?

MW08 LKO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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