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FM57 XKJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,576 mi
Last recorded156,576 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 156,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear exhaust shield lose

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2025 156,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear exhaust shield lose

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 148,473 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 148,473 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 143,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 120,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, perished, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 120,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, perished, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 105,013 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 105,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,183 miles

battery covered

engine covered

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,183 miles

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

battery covered

engine covered

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,292 miles

both front wiper rubbers are splitting

Pass 26 May 2014 44,972 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 44,913 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 38,573 miles

N/s/f wiper blade split at end

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/s/f wiper blade split at ends

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2012 36,771 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 36,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted slightly

rear brake discs pitted slightly

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 XKJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

FM57 XKJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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