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WM08 LKV

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,249 mi
Last recorded181,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 LKV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 181,249 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 181,245 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 179,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not weakened

Pass 1 Jul 2024 178,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 178,598 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 176,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 176,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 174,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch lining insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2022 174,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch lining insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2021 171,765 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering some components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 167,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn slight imballance on roller test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 165,317 miles

engine undertray plastics damaged and taped up

Fail 17 Jul 2019 165,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine undertray plastics damaged and taped up

Pass 26 Jun 2018 160,993 miles

engine undertray damaged taped up

Fail 26 Jun 2018 160,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet latch seized had to free off to open

engine undertray damaged taped up

Pass 27 Jun 2017 154,990 miles

alloy wheels scuff damage

Fail 27 Jun 2017 154,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

alloy wheels scuff damage

Pass 27 Jun 2016 137,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor score mark on n/s/r brake disc.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 137,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor score mark on n/s/r brake disc.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 122,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 98,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Fail 13 Jul 2013 84,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,193 miles

front discs lipped but pads ok

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,726 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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WM08 LKV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WM08 LKV, 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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WM08 LKV is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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