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FV57 YTM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,665 mi
Last recorded78,665 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YTM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,665 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded, as well as most front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear General corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,771 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 69,501 miles

E M L on

Pass 30 Jan 2023 64,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,505 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,278 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 55,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,768 miles

Split in drivers wiper

Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 22,350 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,858 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 9,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YTM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV57 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

FV57 YTM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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