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FM57 WCU

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,946 mi
Last recorded132,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WCU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 132,946 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 132,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,004 miles

under trays and engine covers

Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AGE RELATED CRACKS (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS AGE RELATED CRACKS

under trays and engine covers

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,288 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,976 miles

both front tyres 2 to 2,5 mm approx tread both rear tyres tread edges cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,931 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,830 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,830 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 WCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM57 WCU, 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 FM57 WCU registered?

FM57 WCU is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is FM57 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 WCU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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