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SE08 JKV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,705 mi
Last recorded171,705 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 JKV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 171,705 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 171,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working works very intermittently same as switch (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative works very intermittently (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear end of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 166,269 miles

Nearside park break poor

Pass 16 Nov 2023 158,983 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 150,484 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 128,955 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 128,936 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play too much travel 11 clicks plus. bottoms out handbrake at 13% adjustment required (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

nsr tyre has a nail in it (not repairable)

Pass 22 May 2018 123,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 119,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 114,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 109,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 93,446 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 93,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,959 miles

advise brake discs pitted and lipped

advise rear tyres wearing on edge

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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SE08 JKV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 SE08 JKV, 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 SE08 JKV registered?

SE08 JKV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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