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FY56 MPV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

225,335 mi
Last recorded225,335 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 MPV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 225,335 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 225,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 210,909 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 210,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 199,120 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front ball joint boots starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 195,160 miles

Nearside front and rear doors have accident damage

Pass 30 Sep 2020 183,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 178,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 160,886 miles

Rear rear brake disc corrided

Pass 27 Sep 2016 143,041 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,076 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 120,073 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,013 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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FY56 MPV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FY56 MPV, 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

How do I check the history of FY56 MPV?

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What year was FY56 MPV registered?

FY56 MPV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is FY56 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 MPV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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