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EJ12 EKZ

2012 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,293 mi
Last recorded150,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 EKZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 150,293 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 150,293 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure Grill insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 146,827 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 146,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 139,232 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 139,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 131,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Aug 2023 131,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2022 121,908 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,043 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 83,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,700 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

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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EJ12 EKZ is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ12 EKZ, 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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What year was EJ12 EKZ registered?

EJ12 EKZ is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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