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SM56 LHT

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,729 mi
Last recorded101,729 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LHT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,949 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 93,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,395 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,373 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 66,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,705 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,252 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,917 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,035 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 LHT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

SM56 LHT is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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