2010 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · FL10 HBC

The 2010 Toyota Avensis presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 7 April 2026 at 158,959 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results since March 2023. The maintenance trend is steady rather than worsening, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the last three annual cycles. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,900 miles, in line with typical use for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. The records show a tight cluster of tests in early 2024: a fail on 18 March at 152,796 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass two days later on 20 March at identical mileage. This points to an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a genuine mechanical defect, and the owner corrected it without delay. From 149,660 miles in March 2023 the car gained just over 9,000 miles by the following spring, confirming light, consistent use. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and salt-exposure years. The MOT history records no brake binding, exhaust leaks, or structural integrity concerns, but test centres vary in advisory strictness on older cars. Verify the condition of brake discs and calipers visually, as these wear silently between clean tests. Check underneath for rust on sills and suspension mounts despite the absent corrosion flags. The two 2024 entries at the same mileage suggest the vendor manages paperwork promptly, yet no record replaces a ramp inspection. Treat the clean sheet as a positive signal of basic upkeep, not a guarantee of component life.