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YM08 KXU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

315,541 mi
Last recorded315,541 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 KXU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 315,541 miles

Offside Rear Inner TYRE EDGE CRACKING

Offside Rear Outer TYRE EDGE WORN

Fail 27 Sep 2018 315,533 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety WATER (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner TYRE EDGE CRACKING

Offside Rear Outer TYRE EDGE WORN

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 297,795 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 280,180 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 252,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 220,220 miles

rear brakes slight low reading

slight play in o/s and n/s front st/rack arms

Pass 26 Sep 2014 182,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper insecure

n/s/f wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2014 182,332 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper insecure

n/s/f wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 149,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 148,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 148,827 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,273 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 107,492 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YM08 KXU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM08 KXU, 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 YM08 KXU registered?

YM08 KXU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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