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SM56 FNU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

255,997 mi
Last recorded255,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 255,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 225,162 miles

slight play at o/s/f track rod end

Fail 18 Jul 2016 225,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play at o/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,929 miles

n/s/f tyre low at inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 178,134 miles

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

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

slight lip on rear brake disc

slight play at o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 153,821 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f outer side wall warn.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,388 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 108,974 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,851 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Fail 27 Jul 2012 89,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

windscreen washers work in reverse order

Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

windscreen washers work in reverse order

Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,909 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS FLATS ON TREAD

YOU ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO HANG OBJECTS IN THE FRONT WINDSCREEN,removed objects

screen washers work in reverse order

Fail 30 Jan 2012 77,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS FLATS ON TREAD

YOU ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO HANG OBJECTS IN THE FRONT WINDSCREEN,removed objects

screen washers work in reverse order

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,808 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,287 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 FNU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

SM56 FNU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is SM56 FNU safe to buy?

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