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PL08 KYU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,484 mi
Last recorded133,484 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KYU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 133,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 133,484 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,072 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,322 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,209 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 82,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,449 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,235 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 45,235 miles

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working.

o/s wiper blade slightly split.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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PL08 KYU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL08 KYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL08 KYU?

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What year was PL08 KYU registered?

PL08 KYU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is PL08 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 KYU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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