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SW55 KBP

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,514 mi
Last recorded77,514 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KBP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 77,514 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 77,514 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,652 miles

oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2016 72,640 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty cannot turn traction control on (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear at rear section, burst during brake performance test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,253 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 62,531 miles

engine appears to have running fault Management light on ??

nearside parking brake effort could be better

no oil in engine when presented for test

Fail 29 May 2014 62,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no oil in engine when presented for test

Pass 30 May 2013 55,460 miles

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

slight imballance at front brake readings

Fail 30 May 2013 55,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

slight imballance at front brake readings

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 451,610 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,704 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,019 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 19,019 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SW55 KBP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW55 KBP, 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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SW55 KBP is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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