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SO57 BVJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,128 mi
Last recorded180,128 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 BVJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 180,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 178,586 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 178,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 177,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 175,804 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 172,782 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 172,773 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 165,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 150,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

subframes/ suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 150,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

subframes/ suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,969 miles

front and rear subframes, suspension arms and components have surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2018 132,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear subframes, suspension arms and components have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2017 118,481 miles

front and rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2017 118,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,742 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,852 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded.

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 11 Jan 2013 56,794 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,656 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear edge of tread,215/50r17w

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SO57 BVJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO57 BVJ, 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 SO57 BVJ registered?

SO57 BVJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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