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PK08 SVW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,659 mi
Last recorded117,659 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 SVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 117,659 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 109,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,326 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 93,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,206 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,206 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,957 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on shoulders

Offside Front Tyre cracking on shoulders

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,987 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 72,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 69,067 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,024 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 SVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

PK08 SVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PK08 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 SVW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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