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SM56 FCX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,190 mi
Last recorded45,190 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FCX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 45,190 miles

General underside corrosion. All suspension arms and both subframes corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2026 45,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

General underside corrosion. All suspension arms and both subframes corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 43,675 miles

General underside corrosion. All suspension arms and both subframes corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2025 43,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion. All suspension arms and both subframes corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertray loose.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 41,614 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 40,355 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 38,901 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,897 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 37,897 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,177 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 36,227 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 34,655 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,294 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,596 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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SM56 FCX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 SM56 FCX, 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 SM56 FCX registered?

SM56 FCX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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