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SM08 FSY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FSY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,686 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer tyre wall & tyre cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 75,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 73,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,839 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 68,839 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,771 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT ENDS WHERE JOINING FLEXI'S.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,808 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,711 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN

Nearside Front TYRE - WORN TO 2.5MM

Offside Front TYRE WORN TO 3MM

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE - SLIGHT CORROSION.

Offside Rear TYRE WORN TO 2MM

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,479 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO 5mm

METAL OBJECT IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,085 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,237 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,924 miles

front tyres at 3 mm,legal limit 1.6 mm

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 FSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FSY, 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 SM08 FSY registered?

SM08 FSY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is SM08 FSY safe to buy?

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