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YM08 FPL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,517 mi
Last recorded160,517 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 FPL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 160,517 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 155,143 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 151,555 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 151,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 145,590 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 145,590 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 140,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 132,708 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,973 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 111,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,787 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,526 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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YM08 FPL 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 YM08 FPL, 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 YM08 FPL registered?

YM08 FPL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YM08 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 FPL 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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