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FV57 YAK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,269 mi
Last recorded133,269 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YAK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,269 miles

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

both rear trailing arms slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 133,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear trailing arms slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 126,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 126,328 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear disc pitted

both front discs pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 120,257 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 120,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 108,284 miles

Wipers smear

Off side rear adult seat belt engaged (not fully examined)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in near side steering front tie rod inner joint

Fail 30 Dec 2015 108,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread excessively cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread excessively cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Off side rear adult seat belt engaged (not fully examined)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in near side steering front tie rod inner joint

Wipers smear

Pass 27 Dec 2014 99,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

vsc light and traction control lights on attention required asap

Fail 27 Dec 2014 99,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

vsc light and traction control lights on attention required asap

Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,899 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 86,207 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,272 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,402 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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FV57 YAK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV57 YAK, 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 FV57 YAK registered?

FV57 YAK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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