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FM57 YVG

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,213 mi
Last recorded157,213 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 157,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 157,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 148,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 131,324 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,086 miles

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

exaust heat sheild coroded and mounting loose

Fail 22 Sep 2022 122,086 miles

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

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

exaust heat sheild coroded and mounting loose

Pass 16 Sep 2021 114,476 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 102,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,674 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,671 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,387 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 86,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,829 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,858 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 39,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,322 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,450 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 YVG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

FM57 YVG is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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