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EF56 SSO

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,006 mi
Last recorded151,006 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 SSO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 151,006 miles

Nearside Rear NSR shocker has corroded casing. Not affecting operation or leaking.

Offside Rear OSR shock absorber casing corroded. Not affecting operation or leaking.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 146,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 146,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 142,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / dashcam ()

windscreen has damage in zone A less then 10mm in diameter

Pass 20 Sep 2019 140,807 miles

engine warning light on.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 135,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 131,611 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 125,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2016 125,982 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 121,632 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 111,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,500 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2011 76,101 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 76,101 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,573 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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EF56 SSO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 EF56 SSO, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF56 SSO registered?

EF56 SSO is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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