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FM57 XLZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,106 mi
Last recorded161,106 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 161,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 156,931 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 156,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 151,894 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 151,608 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 146,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,695 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms and track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 140,082 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,755 miles

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

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

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

underbody components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 136,336 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 133,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 131,848 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 121,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,498 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,158 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 XLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

FM57 XLZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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