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FE08 MZZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 MZZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 119,777 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 119,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 115,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 114,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,164 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 113,164 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 108,686 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 108,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear stop lamp out

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,470 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,417 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,684 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,464 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,897 miles

front discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

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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FE08 MZZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FE08 MZZ, 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 FE08 MZZ registered?

FE08 MZZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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