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RK58 UYV

2008 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

373,342 mi
Last recorded373,342 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 UYV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 373,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 360,678 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing fouling on suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 348,599 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 343,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light has condensation

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 343,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light has condensation

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 319,736 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 319,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached inner wing wheel arch also bumber loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 286,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 286,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 268,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 268,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 233,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread 1.6mm - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 233,720 miles

Central Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Trim not secure (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread 1.6mm - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 218,373 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 198,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,329 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 148,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,301 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,637 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,636 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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RK58 UYV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK58 UYV, 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 RK58 UYV registered?

RK58 UYV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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