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FM57 YEB

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,741 mi
Last recorded66,741 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 66,741 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 66,733 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,314 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 62,312 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,977 miles

front and rear suspension surface corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,931 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,931 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,804 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,804 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,910 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,910 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,075 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 YEB 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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

FM57 YEB is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is FM57 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 YEB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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