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SM56 FDD

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,996 mi
Last recorded113,996 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FDD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,996 miles

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

General underside corrosion in and including all rear suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,608 miles

Front Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

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

General underside age related wear & tear & Corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2024 110,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

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

General underside age related wear & tear & Corrosion

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,966 miles

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,930 miles

General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 99,930 miles

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

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

General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (short piece) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,474 miles

Both handbrakes are grabbing when applied

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a screw in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,322 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,699 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

rear backing plates scratching on brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,866 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 70,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,936 miles

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

offside rear backing plate catches on the brake disc

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,988 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 FDD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

SM56 FDD is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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