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SM18 PYS

2018 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,534 mi
Last recorded186,534 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 PYS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 186,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 186,424 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault park brake (1.7 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 158,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,550 miles

crankshaft pulley noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 37,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,876 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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SM18 PYS is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 60,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM18 PYS, 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 8 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM18 PYS registered?

SM18 PYS is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is SM18 PYS safe to buy?

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