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EK12 DGF

2012 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DGF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 93,130 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,129 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 77,129 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,738 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 64,368 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.92mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and is wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,004 miles

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

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

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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EK12 DGF is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK12 DGF, 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 EK12 DGF registered?

EK12 DGF is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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