2010 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Gas bi-fuel · FE60 UON

The vehicle presents a concerning trend of mechanical and structural deterioration based on the most recent inspection. In the January 2025 test, recorded at 121,622 miles, the car failed on multiple critical fronts, including an inoperative supplementary restraint system warning lamp and a jammed central rear seat belt. The tester also identified excessive wear on the offside front suspension arm pin and bush, alongside noted corrosion on the rear sub-frame. While the sub-frame was not classified as seriously weakened, the presence of underbody corrosion on a vehicle of this age suggests ongoing environmental damage that may eventually compromise the structural integrity. The mileage history is consistent with low-mileage use, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year over the last four years. However, the frequency of failures in early 2024 reveals a lapse in proactive maintenance. In January 2024 at 112,885 miles, the car failed due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light, an electronic parking brake fault, and a dangerous tyre cut reaching the cords. The fact that it passed just one month later at 113,076 miles indicates these specific issues were addressed, but the subsequent failure in 2025 shows that new mechanical and safety faults are now emerging rapidly. Consumable components show a pattern of reactive rather than preventative replacement. Records from 2022 through 2023 consistently noted worn brake discs and thin pads, which are standard wear items but indicate long service intervals. The transition from slightly worn bushes in previous years to excessively worn components in 2025 suggests the suspension is reaching the end of its functional life. A prospective buyer must verify the depth of the underbody corrosion and ensure the SRS and seat belt faults have been fully rectified, as these represent significant safety risks that were present during the latest test.