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FV57 ZCA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ZCA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 156,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 148,758 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 141,157 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 141,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,282 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 134,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 125,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,265 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 118,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,033 miles

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 25 Jan 2019 101,163 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 101,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,464 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre [ repairable] ()

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,044 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 73,276 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp but light output not reduced

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,276 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp but light output not reduced

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,840 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,439 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 ZCA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV57 ZCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 ZCA registered?

FV57 ZCA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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