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FM57 BVW

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 BVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,870 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

front offside and nearside wishbone corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 102,868 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

front offside and nearside wishbone corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,280 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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,930 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FM57 BVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM57 BVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM57 BVW registered?

FM57 BVW is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is FM57 BVW safe to buy?

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