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RO08 YKX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,105 mi
Last recorded74,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YKX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,105 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2025 74,105 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,591 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

h/lamp lens deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2023 52,751 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

h/lamp lens deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2022 49,704 miles

h/lamp covers deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2022 49,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

h/lamp covers deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2021 46,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2020 44,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2020 44,345 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 May 2019 41,362 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 41,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 37,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 33,882 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 30,361 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,448 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Centre stop light not working

Fail 22 Apr 2015 26,447 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,049 miles

Centre stop light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2013 17,485 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,361 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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RO08 YKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YKX, 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 RO08 YKX registered?

RO08 YKX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RO08 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 YKX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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