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SM08 YNK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YNK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 108,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 99,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,912 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 97,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,312 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 75,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,148 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 50,148 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,058 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 40,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,370 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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SM08 YNK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM08 YNK, 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 SM08 YNK registered?

SM08 YNK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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