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SK08 ZPW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,860 mi
Last recorded206,860 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ZPW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 206,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 195,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023
Pass 28 Sep 2022 168,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 152,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 132,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 132,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 100,870 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,705 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,810 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,760 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,760 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both front discs lipped and worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,448 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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SK08 ZPW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK08 ZPW, 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 SK08 ZPW registered?

SK08 ZPW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is SK08 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 ZPW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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