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FP58 SZY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

275,269 mi
Last recorded275,269 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 SZY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 275,269 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension components and mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 253,231 miles

Coil spring corroded front both side and nearside rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside side rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 234,822 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

all suspension components corroded

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2023 220,982 miles

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

Rear handbrake cables covers worn

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2023 215,065 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

slight oil leak

under vehicle suspension component's slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 207,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2022 201,861 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension mounting area corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 191,511 miles

Both headlights have poor beam pattern

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

Hand brake cable casing in poor condition both sides

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 183,482 miles

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

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2020 178,281 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 173,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear both side brake cables covers slightly worn

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 164,953 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 159,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 152,075 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 146,069 miles

front tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

parking brake lever has a limited reserve travel

Pass 3 Jul 2017 137,802 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 126,018 miles

play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

play in offside front shocker top bush

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,118 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 120,112 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,109 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP58 SZY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FP58 SZY, 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 FP58 SZY registered?

FP58 SZY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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