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AK57 TVD

2007 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,291 mi
Last recorded164,291 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Avensis93,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 TVD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 164,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 164,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 152,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 147,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 147,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 136,017 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 136,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 131,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 125,315 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Hanger mount detached.

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Bald on both shoulders. Strongly recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo piping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamp switch poor.

Rear Most suspension components heavily corroded.

Undertray not fully secure Heat shield under fuel tank. Recommend repair. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2019 125,315 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50R17 91W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded. Hanger mount detached.

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Bald on both shoulders. Strongly recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo piping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamp switch poor.

Rear Most suspension components heavily corroded.

Undertray not fully secure Heat shield under fuel tank. Recommend repair. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 116,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges to limit.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage outer wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear caliper sliders worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear caliper sliders worn

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre damage outer wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear caliper sliders worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear caliper sliders worn

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,218 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r caliper sliders worn

o/s/r caliper sliders worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,781 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,851 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,152 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,970 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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AK57 TVD is a 2007 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,056 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 AK57 TVD, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK57 TVD is a 2007 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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