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PY57 KFN

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 KFN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 100,119 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,431 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,329 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 45,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,838 miles

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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PY57 KFN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PY57 KFN, 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 PY57 KFN registered?

PY57 KFN is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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