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EO12 SWK

2012 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,450 mi
Last recorded125,450 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 SWK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,450 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 125,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 116,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 108,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 90,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 89,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 84,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 77,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 71,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 71,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,429 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 65,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,255 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,255 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,191 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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EO12 SWK is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 EO12 SWK, 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 EO12 SWK registered?

EO12 SWK is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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