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FV56 NZW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,950 mi
Last recorded182,950 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 NZW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 182,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 170,932 miles

Brake pipe ends corroded

Corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear Handbrake lazy

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2021 170,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower shocker mount on trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe ends corroded

Corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension

Corrosion on front shockers

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear Handbrake lazy

Oil leak from near steering rack

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2020 163,709 miles

Corrosion on back axle

Corrosion on inner sills

N/s front tyre close to wear bars

Vehicle very dry

Wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 12 Nov 2020 163,709 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on back axle

Corrosion on inner sills

N/s front tyre close to wear bars

Vehicle very dry

Wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2019 155,427 miles

Fluctuations in rear brakes

Front brakes dragging

Corrosion on rear suspension arms

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge & approaching wear bars will soon need changing

Fail 13 Nov 2019 155,425 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

37% imbalance on rear brakes limit 50%

Brake fluid low

Corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fluctuations in rear brakes

Front brakes dragging

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge & approaching wear bars will soon need changing

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,125 miles

Front brake at n/s dragging

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Fail 23 Nov 2018 148,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake at n/s dragging

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Pass 25 Nov 2017 139,966 miles

Front brake at n/s dragging

Front tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Fail 25 Nov 2017 139,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake at n/s dragging

Front tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Pass 24 Nov 2016 127,645 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,225 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,477 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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FV56 NZW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV56 NZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV56 NZW registered?

FV56 NZW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FV56 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 NZW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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