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VK08 KPE

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,626 mi
Last recorded167,626 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KPE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 167,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 154,129 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 154,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 141,643 miles

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))

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak on engine

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 129,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak on engine

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,424 miles

offside and nearside front arms corroded

offside and nearside rear bottom arms corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,807 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 103,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 91,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,416 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,748 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,038 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VK08 KPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK08 KPE, 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 VK08 KPE registered?

VK08 KPE is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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