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KM56 MLK

2006 Toyota Avensis

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

222,245 mi
Last recorded222,245 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 MLK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 222,245 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 220,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 216,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 208,018 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 199,264 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 193,365 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 193,365 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 181,156 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 181,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 173,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 161,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Dec 2013 161,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID Bulbs fitted. Vehicle does not meet the requirements for these.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID aftermarket bulbs fitted to a non HID compliant vehicle.

Item removed from driver's view prior to test (item hanging from rear view mirror)

Plastic covers fitted to the sills obscuring the metalwork beneath.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 152,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID aftermarket bulbs fitted to a non HID compliant vehicle.

Item removed from driver's view prior to test (item hanging from rear view mirror)

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

Plastic covers fitted to the sills obscuring the metalwork beneath.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 147,276 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 142,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 120,306 miles

no reverse lights

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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KM56 MLK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KM56 MLK, 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 KM56 MLK registered?

KM56 MLK is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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