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SM06 YPE

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,281 mi
Last recorded154,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YPE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 154,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 150,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 145,863 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,563 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 140,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,902 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 131,354 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,454 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 113,453 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,976 miles

Both front arm ball joint boots starting to deteriorate

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,976 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front arm ball joint boots starting to deteriorate

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,210 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,204 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 93,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres soft

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

wipers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 50,986 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED/SCORED

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 50,986 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED/SCORED

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,198 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

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

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 YPE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

SM06 YPE is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is SM06 YPE safe to buy?

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