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MV13 LKU

2013 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

247,006 mi
Last recorded247,006 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Toyota Avensis81,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 LKU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 247,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 221,356 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 192,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 160,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,138 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 77,391 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked in tread and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 50,410 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper and reflector damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,991 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low

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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MV13 LKU is a 2013 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 81,373 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 MV13 LKU, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV13 LKU registered?

MV13 LKU is a 2013 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is MV13 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV13 LKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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