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EC59 EWC

2012 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,699 mi
Last recorded158,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC59 EWC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 158,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 158,697 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all position lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 145,331 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured B OTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 145,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured B OTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 130,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,495 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 92,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,193 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 70,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 41,028 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EC59 EWC is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EC59 EWC, 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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EC59 EWC is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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