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RK58 VYE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,536 mi
Last recorded180,536 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VYE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 180,536 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm dia chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

rear foglamp switch temperamental but functional

Pass 6 May 2025 176,688 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 173,727 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 171,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 168,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2021 165,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 165,994 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 150,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,505 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,604 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,859 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and have damage to sidewalls

OSR tyre perished on inner edge badly

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,482 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 38,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,388 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 31,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VYE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK58 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

RK58 VYE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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