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SC55 USM

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 USM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,567 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear

front wipers split

Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 23 Jan 2012 64,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,928 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,863 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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SC55 USM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SC55 USM, 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 SC55 USM registered?

SC55 USM is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is SC55 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 USM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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