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SX57 BJY

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,425 mi
Last recorded111,425 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX57 BJY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 111,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2025 106,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,344 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,271 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,385 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 88,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 82,786 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 82,786 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 77,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 77,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge!

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge!

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under body corrosion!

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,583 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,475 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 48,332 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r track bar adjuster slightly corroded

o/s/r track bar adjuster slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 42,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r track bar adjuster slightly corroded

o/s/r track bar adjuster slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,975 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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SX57 BJY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SX57 BJY, 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 SX57 BJY registered?

SX57 BJY is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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