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KV56 JFU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,095 mi
Last recorded156,095 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 JFU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 156,095 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front to rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension component's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 156,095 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front to rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension component's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 155,893 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 155,543 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 154,521 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 154,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 154,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2021 135,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 133,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 127,554 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 127,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 115,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,000 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis and suspension component has slight rust

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,954 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,678 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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KV56 JFU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV56 JFU, 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 KV56 JFU registered?

KV56 JFU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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