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SM56 LWS

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,896 mi
Last recorded168,896 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 168,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 161,095 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades split slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2017 161,095 miles

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades split slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 145,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges. Right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 145,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges. Right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 127,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 127,292 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,391 miles

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

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

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

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

warning light on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2014 110,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,880 miles

front brake imbalance 22%

Fail 15 Dec 2012 91,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,766 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 60,380 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,292 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,224 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 LWS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LWS, 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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SM56 LWS is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is SM56 LWS safe to buy?

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