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FE56 FNV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 FNV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 130,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 130,843 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 129,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat sheild corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 129,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust heat sheild corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 127,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,351 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 124,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 118,589 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror and phone holder from dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,514 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,151 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,003 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,190 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,792 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 56,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,532 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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FE56 FNV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 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 FE56 FNV, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE56 FNV registered?

FE56 FNV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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