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SM56 FYX

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,387 mi
Last recorded208,387 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FYX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 208,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 194,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 194,008 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 176,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 173,563 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 164,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,598 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 155,598 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking end of metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking end of metal brake pipe appears damp (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2015 147,448 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 147,448 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 138,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2012 118,079 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,907 miles

handbrake need some munual adjustment

Pass 20 Nov 2010 73,924 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 73,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,124 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 FYX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM56 FYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 FYX registered?

SM56 FYX is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SM56 FYX safe to buy?

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