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SM56 LWU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LWU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 139,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 133,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 130,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,530 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,654 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,227 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 93,227 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,306 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 76,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

uable to inspect condition of rear seat belt webbing due to child seats being fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,919 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 LWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LWU, 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

How do I check the history of SM56 LWU?

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What year was SM56 LWU registered?

SM56 LWU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is SM56 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 LWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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