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PY13 DCV

2013 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,594 mi
Last recorded138,594 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Toyota Avensis81,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY13 DCV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,594 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights require a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Jul 2025 127,688 miles

Coil spring corroded all slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,277 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes seperating

Pass 21 Jul 2023 105,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 105,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,977 miles

Coil springs corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,788 miles

Corrosion to entire underside components, exhaust brake pipes, fuel filler pipies, coil springs, suspension.

Front lower ball joint gaitors weeping

Front wishbone rear bushes cracked/perished and seperating

Fail 6 Aug 2020 76,788 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Corrosion to entire underside components, exhaust brake pipes, fuel filler pipies, coil springs, suspension.

Front lower ball joint gaitors weeping

Front wishbone rear bushes cracked/perished and seperating

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracked perished 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,802 miles

All tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,870 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s DRL light inop

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,368 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PY13 DCV is a 2013 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PY13 DCV, 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.

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What year was PY13 DCV registered?

PY13 DCV is a 2013 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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