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SV58 VKZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,181 mi
Last recorded140,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VKZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 140,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 140,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 140,160 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leak on hydraulic system (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush - Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease Coming From Around Clip (No Split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Sidewall and Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 115,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,727 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded both sides. pipes run behind rear wheel arch linings (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 111,727 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded both sides. pipes run behind rear wheel arch linings (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed replacement bonnet fitted showing additional VIN number (0.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,769 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 screws in tyre. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre one screw in tyre. ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 110,769 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 screws in tyre. ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre one screw in tyre. ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded but cannot assess extent (behind wheel arch) please check and replace if necessary. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded but cannot assess extent (behind wheel arch) please check and replace if necessary. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 83,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,046 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,668 miles

CENTRE STOP N/W

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND COMPONENTS (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 45,668 miles

CENTRE STOP N/W

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND COMPONENTS (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,803 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 20,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,965 miles

Offside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 7,457 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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SV58 VKZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SV58 VKZ, 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 SV58 VKZ registered?

SV58 VKZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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