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FV04 KLA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

172,783 mi
Last recorded172,783 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KLA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 172,783 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2024 170,460 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 166,304 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 161,477 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 157,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 154,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 150,312 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 136,501 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 121,373 miles

engine light on dashboard

Pass 19 Nov 2016 106,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 954,101 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,786 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,682 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 74,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2011 69,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,208 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 57,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 32,942 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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FV04 KLA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 FV04 KLA, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV04 KLA registered?

FV04 KLA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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