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AP02 KZU

2002 Toyota Avensis

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,741 mi
Last recorded215,741 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 KZU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 215,741 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 spings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 197,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear both axle bushes worn

Fail 27 Jun 2018 197,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear both axle bushes worn

Pass 9 Jun 2017 178,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear 2x coil spring corroded

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corroded in places

Fail 9 Jun 2017 178,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear 2x coil spring corroded

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corroded in places

Pass 2 Jul 2016 165,291 miles

2x front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

2x rear coils springs are corroded

2x rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated

2x registration plates deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 2 Jul 2016 165,291 miles

2x front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

2x rear coils springs are corroded

2x rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated

2x registration plates deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 27 Jun 2015 155,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corroded in places

Fail 27 Jun 2015 155,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corroded in places

Pass 9 Jun 2014 144,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,873 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all front suspension bushis detereated

all rear suspension bushes detereated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 119,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 102,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,929 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,799 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 65,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AP02 KZU is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,415 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 AP02 KZU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP02 KZU is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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