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FM18 KBY

2018 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,462 mi
Last recorded210,462 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 KBY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 210,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 162,629 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged but not showing white light to rear (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall deep cut/ damaged but cords cant be seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 158,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged but not showing white to the rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 111,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 53,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2023 52,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 27,493 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 27,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,879 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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FM18 KBY is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 60,987 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 FM18 KBY, 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 8 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FM18 KBY registered?

FM18 KBY is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is FM18 KBY safe to buy?

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