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EY62 LJO

2012 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,309 mi
Last recorded168,309 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 LJO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 168,309 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front wing panel slight damage

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 161,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 161,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 148,312 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 131,840 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 106,713 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 106,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,137 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 97,393 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 97,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,856 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 78,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,667 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,297 miles

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

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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EY62 LJO is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EY62 LJO, 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 EY62 LJO registered?

EY62 LJO is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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