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ET57 EKM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,874 mi
Last recorded181,874 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 EKM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 181,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

abs cutting in whilst carrying out brake test on rear brakes

Fail 10 Dec 2025 181,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

abs cutting in whilst carrying out brake test on rear brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2024 181,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges worn bald and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges worn bald and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged causing premature operation of abs system (1.6 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 181,224 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsc light on (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sound deadening material insecure at rear of engine bay at risk of catching fire (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges worn bald and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges worn bald and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged causing premature operation of abs system (1.6 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 180,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bthe edges and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 180,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions very close to the maximum limit (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bthe edges and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 179,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 179,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 160,652 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 160,651 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to offside rear brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 142,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 111,106 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 111,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,963 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread + starting to perrish

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,496 miles

both front wiper blades wearing but clearing screen ok

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges ?

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but cords not showing ?

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,153 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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ET57 EKM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ET57 EKM, 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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ET57 EKM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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