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FV56 WPW

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,420 mi
Last recorded156,420 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 WPW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 156,420 miles

front pads starting to wear low

front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Fail 19 Feb 2025 156,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front pads starting to wear low

front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2024 153,358 miles

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

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 148,331 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 138,991 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING ILLUMINATED (NON OBLIGATORY BY YEAR OF FIRST USE)

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable DRIVESHAFT CORRODED (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,311 miles

Under Tray Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Fail 22 Feb 2021 128,242 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working In The Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Pass 20 Feb 2020 119,589 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 119,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,831 miles

nearside front tyre has worn bald on its outer edge.

offside front tyre has worn on its edges.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 115,831 miles

Steering locking device missing split pin missing offside front track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

nearside front tyre has worn bald on its outer edge.

offside front tyre has worn on its edges.

Fail 22 Dec 2018 115,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,886 miles

rear pads appear low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 80,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,098 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,098 miles

n/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,001 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

front tyres worn edges

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

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 WPW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WPW, 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 FV56 WPW registered?

FV56 WPW is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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