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FL57 EKB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,775 mi
Last recorded192,775 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 EKB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 192,775 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Body Of Vehicle And Suspension Corrosion,

Pass 24 Jun 2022 184,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 184,409 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 181,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 181,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 174,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 172,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 163,849 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 152,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 142,892 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 142,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,596 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 104,596 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,310 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre is worn to 3 mm tread depth remaining.215 50 17 91w

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,764 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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FL57 EKB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL57 EKB, 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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FL57 EKB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is FL57 EKB safe to buy?

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