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SW56 GKZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,505 mi
Last recorded146,505 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 146,505 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 146,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2021 142,229 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 142,228 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 135,189 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,001 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 105,356 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,882 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,129 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN

Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,270 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,292 miles

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

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 GKZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKZ, 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 SW56 GKZ registered?

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

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