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SO55 UTJ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 146,902 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 141,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 141,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr/nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1i)

ns/os sills covers fitted

subframe corosion

Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads worn

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

Nearside Rear and front brake sticking on slightly

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis/under floor areas rusting

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

accessories removed from windscreen area

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 127,184 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear brakes sticking on slightly

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle areas rusting

Fail 11 Jan 2017 127,182 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear brakes sticking on slightly

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle areas rusting

Pass 16 Jan 2016 117,058 miles

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Fail 16 Jan 2016 117,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,031 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,384 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,572 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,292 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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SO55 UTJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO55 UTJ, 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 SO55 UTJ registered?

SO55 UTJ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is SO55 UTJ safe to buy?

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