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SV56 SWN

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,006 mi
Last recorded185,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 SWN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 185,006 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame, rear axle components, rear brake pipe, both side inner sills all slight corroded

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Feb 2022 179,843 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 177,918 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 177,885 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 172,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 159,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 151,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 138,218 miles

Engine under tray insecure.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut modified.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 128,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 117,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn slightly inside/outside edges

Pass 3 Feb 2015 117,840 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly inside/outside edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,800 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,929 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 88,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,065 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,075 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,153 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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SV56 SWN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 SV56 SWN, 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 SV56 SWN registered?

SV56 SWN is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is SV56 SWN safe to buy?

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