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VF55 JKY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

178,176 mi
Last recorded178,176 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 JKY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 178,176 miles

Heavy underbody covered with seal front to rear

Pass 4 Jan 2023 176,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake limit just met

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2023 176,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake limit just met

under vehicle corrosion

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 175,170 miles

parking brake limit just met

Pass 9 Jan 2021 172,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 166,280 miles

advise parking brake adjustment

Fail 5 Jul 2019 166,280 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 16 Jul 2018 157,355 miles

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

Fail 5 Jul 2018 157,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

Fail 21 Jun 2018 157,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 150,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 145,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 145,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 139,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 139,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 132,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 132,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 125,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 110,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat belts not tested ,child seats fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat belts not tested ,child seats fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,307 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 90,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,364 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,133 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 47,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 40,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Offside Rear 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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VF55 JKY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 VF55 JKY, 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 VF55 JKY registered?

VF55 JKY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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