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SG56 NKC

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,415 mi
Last recorded154,415 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 NKC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 154,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 151,732 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 151,732 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure refit (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 144,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2022 144,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 137,242 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking injectors ??? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 137,241 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking injectors ??? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,139 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached refit (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 122,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 115,550 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 115,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,545 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 107,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt replace (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,050 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres tread wear uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 70,442 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,351 miles

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

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of trims.

Plastic undershield fitted not full inspection of vehicle underside.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,714 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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SG56 NKC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SG56 NKC, 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 SG56 NKC registered?

SG56 NKC is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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