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AK61 XYW

2012 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,377 mi
Last recorded104,377 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XYW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 104,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not yet leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not yet leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not yet leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,997 miles

general corrosion to suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,955 miles

Nearside Front slight weep of grease from steering rod ball joint, dust cover prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Oct 2019 60,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 60,853 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,611 miles

Sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres .

Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,608 miles

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

Sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres .

Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,519 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,456 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,422 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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AK61 XYW is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,470 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 AK61 XYW, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK61 XYW registered?

AK61 XYW is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is AK61 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 XYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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