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DY04 VKL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VKL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 91,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,187 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 83,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 85,635 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,904 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 80,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 78,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,365 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 75,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 131,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 121,533 miles

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

front pads cannot be seen

Pass 3 Jul 2008 108,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2008 108,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,496 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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DY04 VKL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 DY04 VKL, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY04 VKL registered?

DY04 VKL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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