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FM57 YEK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,420 mi
Last recorded122,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 YEK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 122,420 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 122,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn badly on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,474 miles

High level brake light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have cuts in tread area

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted

High level brake light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have cuts in tread area

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,423 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,304 miles

wiper rubber split at end . Head lamp aim low need's adjusting

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,551 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YEK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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