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EN12 BYW

2012 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,836 mi
Last recorded85,836 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 BYW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,598 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,139 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,795 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,577 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,471 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 41,284 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,124 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 36,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc need replacing (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc need replacing (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 215/55/17 goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jun 2015 27,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior 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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EN12 BYW is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EN12 BYW, 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 EN12 BYW registered?

EN12 BYW is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is EN12 BYW safe to buy?

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