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SM06 PVV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,495 mi
Last recorded158,495 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 PVV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 158,495 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 151,120 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake snatching severely when applied : adjustment or repair required

Fail 25 Oct 2021 151,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened part of main suspension / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened part of main suspension / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake snatching severely when applied : adjustment or repair required

Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,163 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under car is corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,163 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under car is corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 139,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 133,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 133,178 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 125,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 125,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slighty

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,950 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,488 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,962 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,962 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,315 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Nov 2011 69,696 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,994 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 37,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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SM06 PVV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM06 PVV, 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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SM06 PVV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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