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EK62 VAO

2012 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VAO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 82,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 72,928 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,716 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 61,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,133 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has been run flat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,062 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,621 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 24,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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EK62 VAO is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EK62 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK62 VAO registered?

EK62 VAO is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is EK62 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 VAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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