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NC06 ZKZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,959 mi
Last recorded148,959 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 ZKZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 148,959 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 148,958 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2025 142,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 137,124 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 137,074 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,321 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 129,313 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,430 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 121,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,401 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately track rod ends very rusty but serviceable (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately track rod ends very rusty but serviceable (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 109,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking brake fluid (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately track rod ends very rusty but serviceable (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately track rod ends very rusty but serviceable (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 101,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,206 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,622 miles

engine management light is on dash

Fail 10 Jan 2017 84,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light is on dash

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,457 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 76,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,929 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,322 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,545 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,006 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,016 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 16,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NC06 ZKZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC06 ZKZ, 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 NC06 ZKZ registered?

NC06 ZKZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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