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FM57 XMY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,550 mi
Last recorded182,550 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 182,550 miles

Highline brakelight out

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2024 182,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Highline brakelight out

NS handbrake low effort

OSF tyre worn inner edge

OSR tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2023 176,014 miles

Highline brakelight out

Fail 29 Jun 2023 176,014 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Highline brakelight out

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 May 2022 164,754 miles

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (nearside rear)

Nearside & Offside Front Headlight's (outer) Lamp slightly misty

Pass 25 Nov 2020 156,366 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 156,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps misting slightly

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 150,915 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,810 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 127,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 126,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,167 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,787 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 99,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 91,251 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,010 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 XMY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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