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FT57 HKD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,966 mi
Last recorded142,966 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 HKD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 142,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot assess the extent due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 142,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 141,046 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 139,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 135,469 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 135,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,787 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 133,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 132,871 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 132,855 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,199 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 129,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 127,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,331 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 123,945 miles

offside front disc slightly pitted and scored

signs of an antifreeze leak but plastic engine cover prevents inspection for location of leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 123,937 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front disc slightly pitted and scored

signs of an antifreeze leak but plastic engine cover prevents inspection for location of leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,757 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 109,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FT57 HKD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc 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 FT57 HKD, 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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FT57 HKD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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