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SM06 VXH

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,295 mi
Last recorded129,295 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 VXH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,295 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 124,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 124,357 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 120,027 miles

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

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

Handbrake light remaining illuminated at all times

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 May 2018 119,815 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished.

Fail 17 May 2018 119,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 112,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 107,019 miles

rear outtor tyre walls in v/poor condition

Fail 13 May 2016 107,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear outtor tyre walls in v/poor condition

Pass 19 May 2015 101,388 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 101,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 95,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 95,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2013 87,748 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 82,412 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 82,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,918 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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SM06 VXH is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXH, 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 SM06 VXH registered?

SM06 VXH is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is SM06 VXH safe to buy?

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