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FM57 YEL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,665 mi
Last recorded174,665 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 174,665 miles

both front lower arms corroding

both front suspension coil springs corroding at bottom

both front tyres tread depth low

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear brakes slight bind on rotation

both rear tyres tread depth low and perishing

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

exhaust corroding at rear two pin holes in centre pipe

nearside and offside rear brake flexible pipe ferrule corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm appears to have strengthening plates attached, cannot ascertain if repair or not

nearside rear handbrake cable incorrectly routed and poorly supported

nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding

rea subframe corroding

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Dec 2025 174,665 miles

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

both front lower arms corroding

both front suspension coil springs corroding at bottom

both front tyres tread depth low

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear brakes slight bind on rotation

both rear tyres tread depth low and perishing

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

exhaust corroding at rear two pin holes in centre pipe

nearside and offside rear brake flexible pipe ferrule corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm appears to have strengthening plates attached, cannot ascertain if repair or not

nearside rear handbrake cable incorrectly routed and poorly supported

nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding

rea subframe corroding

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2025 173,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroding

both front lower suspension arms corroding

both front tyres perishing on tread area 215/50/17

both rear brakes slight bind on rotation

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

general significant corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear inner sill corroding

nearside rear hand brake cable poorly supported

offside front light unit cracked lens

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 24 May 2024 171,594 miles

both rear suspension arms corroding

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

exhaust back box corroding / holed

exhaust centre section pin hole

general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside front lower arm welded plate x2

nearside rear light lens cracked and damp internally

Fail 14 Feb 2024 170,879 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

2 pin holes in exhaust at rear

both front lower suspension arms corroding

both rear springs corroding

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside front light lens deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2023 167,643 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating

tow frame corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 167,643 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorating

tow frame corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 164,943 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

general significant corrosion to front and rea underside of vehicle

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm corroding significantly

Pass 29 Apr 2021 162,610 miles

2 x pin holes and back outer skin corroding at back box / pipe

battery positive terminal loose

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted driver and passenger rear

general significant corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

passenger side front lower arm welded

passenger side front lower ball joint boot perishing and splitting slightly

small stone chip on screen in swept area

Fail 20 Apr 2021 162,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring fractured or broken drivers front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed by front fixing bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

2 x pin holes and back outer skin corroding at back box / pipe

battery positive terminal loose

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted driver and passenger rear

general significant corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

passenger side front lower ball joint boot perishing and splitting slightly

small stone chip on screen in swept area

Pass 19 Jun 2020 161,424 miles

battery positive terminal loose

front brake disks corroding and lipped

front brake pads material low approximately 2mm

general corrosion to rear under side of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms significantly corroding

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play

nearside headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2019 155,724 miles

2 pin holes in exhaust back pipe

all front and rear suspension components corroding

both front lower arms corroding

child seat nearside and offside rear

front brake disks corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

offside rear tyre perishing slightly and worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2018 148,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2018 146,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front inner arch liner insecure slightly

childs seat fitted nearside and offside rear

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

front brake disks corroding

general light corrosion to rear of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroding

nearside rear antiroll bar D bush slight play

rear coil springs corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres worn on inner tred n/s o/s

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seats fitted to o/s n/s rear

Fail 30 Mar 2017 137,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres worn on inner tred n/s o/s

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seats fitted to o/s n/s rear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,148 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 129,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 120,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 111,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,591 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,223 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 YEL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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