MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 215/50 r17 91W (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91W (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 215/50 r17 91W (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91W (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91V (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91V (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 91V (4.1.E.1)
Centre stop lamp inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 95V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 95V (4.1.E.1)
Centre stop lamp inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 95V (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 215/50 r17 95V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?
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SW08 FKB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 SW08 FKB, 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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SW08 FKB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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