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SM56 KGY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,840 mi
Last recorded173,840 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 KGY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 173,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 164,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 142,340 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,344 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,952 miles

handbrake has travel

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,220 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,424 miles

both front tyres has 2mm of tread

Fail 19 Nov 2014 54,060 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres has 2mm of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,537 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,907 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,389 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 KGY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

SM56 KGY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is SM56 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 KGY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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