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YP08 MKC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,072 mi
Last recorded184,072 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MKC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 184,072 miles

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

Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 184,070 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 175,619 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 175,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 166,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 166,228 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 145,290 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 123,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 122,885 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 122,882 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 110,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake cables outer cover fair

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

various rear suspension component corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 110,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake cables outer cover fair

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

various rear suspension component corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,358 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,358 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,587 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YP08 MKC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP08 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP08 MKC registered?

YP08 MKC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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