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RO08 KPG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,798 mi
Last recorded192,798 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 KPG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 192,798 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 192,444 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 179,549 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 179,467 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 165,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 154,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,999 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,976 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 104,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,990 miles

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

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

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

nearside park brake effort low

park brake efficiency only just met. see advise list

slight drag noted at rear brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,514 miles

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

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

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

rear brake assemblies corroded general poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,529 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,345 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 33,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,525 miles

front brake pads looking low

Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads looking low

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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RO08 KPG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO08 KPG, 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

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What year was RO08 KPG registered?

RO08 KPG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is RO08 KPG safe to buy?

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