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PK08 SNZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,758 mi
Last recorded166,758 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 SNZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 166,758 miles

Front Subframe corodet

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corodet

Rear Suspension components corodet

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 159,157 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corrosion

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 148,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension components corrodet

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 140,526 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension components corrodet

Pass 23 Oct 2021 127,564 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to corrode - inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,786 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corrodet

Pass 9 May 2019 113,163 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 113,163 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both front lower arms corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 106,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

various under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 95,927 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,843 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 60,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,748 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,575 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,571 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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PK08 SNZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PK08 SNZ, 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 PK08 SNZ registered?

PK08 SNZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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