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FE57 KSX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,388 mi
Last recorded160,388 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 KSX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 160,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Back seats Folded

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hand brake lose

Pass 15 Apr 2024 143,959 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 143,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 131,926 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 131,926 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 114,353 miles

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

both front brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 114,353 miles

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

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

both front brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,408 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 99,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,067 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 93,058 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,668 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm recommend attention

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,677 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,843 miles

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

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

oil leak from timing cover

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,512 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,317 miles

n/s/rear tyre has screw in inner tread edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,815 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low in tread edges

both rear tyres starting to wear low in tread edges

n/s/front tyre has small cuts in outer wall

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,083 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FE57 KSX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE57 KSX, 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 FE57 KSX registered?

FE57 KSX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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