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AR51 KTO

2002 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,034 mi
Last recorded117,034 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KTO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,034 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 117,033 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,173 miles

Engine management warning lamp ON

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,679 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,525 miles

Engine mangenment light ON

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

N/S Front fog light not working

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,711 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 90,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 90,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,983 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,344 miles

advise slight wear on front discs.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 81,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise slight wear on front discs.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,429 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 76,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,501 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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AR51 KTO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AR51 KTO, 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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What year was AR51 KTO registered?

AR51 KTO is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AR51 KTO safe to buy?

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