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DP09 SAV

2009 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,566 mi
Last recorded157,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Avensis86,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP09 SAV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 157,566 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded and all rear suspension

Fail 13 Jan 2026 157,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded and all rear suspension

Pass 20 Jan 2025 153,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 153,994 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush coming out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush coming out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 150,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 150,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 142,037 miles

all discs slight corrosion

underside of vehichle slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2022 142,037 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all discs slight corrosion

underside of vehichle slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,035 miles

underside vehchle slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2019 131,293 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,247 miles

front number plate deterioated o/s/f tyre worn rear discs & pads worn o/s/r indicator discoloured

Fail 16 Feb 2018 120,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate deterioated o/s/f tyre worn rear discs & pads worn o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,323 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,578 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit frontyres wearing close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil low in car

Fail 5 Nov 2013 90,627 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil low in car

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,095 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DP09 SAV is a 2009 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 86,421 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 DP09 SAV, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DP09 SAV is a 2009 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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