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SM08 FSA

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,097 mi
Last recorded109,097 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FSA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,059 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 100,267 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,490 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusted due to car not been used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

car has various degrees of corrosion on body and cradles and suspension arms no holes at test car appears to have been standing for some time

Fail 21 Sep 2021 98,489 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror light (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced center stop (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusted through car standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

car has various degrees of corrosion on body and cradles and suspension arms no holes at test car appears to have been standing for a while

Pass 15 Jun 2020 97,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop light not working

untrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,933 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 90,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,682 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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SM08 FSA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SM08 FSA, 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 SM08 FSA registered?

SM08 FSA is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is SM08 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 FSA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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