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SW56 GKV

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

100,560 mi
Last recorded100,560 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 GKV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,560 miles

Nearside door mirror

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 100,557 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 92,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 86,356 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

Fail 22 May 2018 86,356 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component likely to become detached mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

Pass 19 May 2017 78,306 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 78,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 69,332 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 69,332 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2015 62,320 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 62,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 55,138 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 49,142 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 49,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 39,636 miles
Fail 16 May 2012

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 29,389 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 29,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,291 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 23,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SW56 GKV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SW56 GKV, 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

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What year was SW56 GKV registered?

SW56 GKV is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SW56 GKV shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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