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RV58 HVK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 HVK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 131,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

underbody/suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 127,729 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 127,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,450 miles

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

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

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

general body under sill minor corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2023 123,450 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

general body under sill minor corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,580 miles

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

parking brake lever has slight travel.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 69,646 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever travel slightly high needs adjustment

Fail 1 Jul 2018 69,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake lever travel slightly high needs adjustment

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 40,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,799 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,082 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 28,082 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,218 miles

Accident damage to nearside and offside front bumper.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,749 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,446 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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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RV58 HVK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV58 HVK, 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 RV58 HVK registered?

RV58 HVK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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