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GP57 ZZX

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,496 mi
Last recorded156,496 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [all] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Rear under body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension heavily corroded

both headlights need polishing

Fail 13 Feb 2026 156,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [all] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Rear under body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension heavily corroded

both headlights need polishing

Fail 9 Jan 2026 156,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension bushes perishing and splitting

All front and rear suspension components corroding

Central Rear Seat belt slow

Chips to screen

Front Damage to bumper

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side lamp dim

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S Sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Traction control off lamp on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2025 148,058 miles

offside side repeater Light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 7 Jan 2025 148,057 miles

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

offside side repeater Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 5 Jan 2024 134,535 miles

under body corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,457 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,924 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to rear flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 115,439 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 115,439 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 115,439 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 115,439 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface rust throughout on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,702 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 73,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,736 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,736 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,583 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 54,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 ZZX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

GP57 ZZX is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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