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FM57 UWR

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,467 mi
Last recorded154,467 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 UWR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 154,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 154,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill, Marked with chalk. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 149,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 141,936 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 141,933 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 133,237 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 133,237 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,580 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,678 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 98,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,235 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges & cracking slightly due to under inflation

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges & cracking slightly due to under inflation

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,607 miles

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

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)

near side and off side rear tyres have nails in the tread.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,170 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,311 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 41,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,618 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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FM57 UWR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FM57 UWR, 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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FM57 UWR is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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