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GP57 YEC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,992 mi
Last recorded130,992 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 YEC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 130,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,497 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 125,497 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,784 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 121,784 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,073 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread

Offside parking brake performance lower than the nearside

Fail 6 Jan 2022 112,071 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread

Offside parking brake performance lower than the nearside

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,683 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 97,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of nearside front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of offside front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 88,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,221 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to outer casing of nearside Handbrake Cable

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to outer casing of nearside Handbrake Cable

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 35,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,727 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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GP57 YEC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP57 YEC, 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 GP57 YEC registered?

GP57 YEC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is GP57 YEC safe to buy?

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