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SC08 ZKW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,096 mi
Last recorded113,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 ZKW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 113,096 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle is corroded through out (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,992 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 109,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 99,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S wishbones, bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various under body corrosion

Fail 10 May 2019 99,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various under body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S wishbones, bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 94,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 94,891 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 82,337 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 82,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 72,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 16 May 2014 63,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,125 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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SC08 ZKW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SC08 ZKW, 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 SC08 ZKW registered?

SC08 ZKW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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