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YY12 EXP

2012 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,754 mi
Last recorded138,754 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 EXP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 133,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 127,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 112,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 102,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,796 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 92,796 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,346 miles

windscreen is cracked across a large area but does not seriously affect the view of the road

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,289 miles

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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YY12 EXP is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,470 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 YY12 EXP, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY12 EXP registered?

YY12 EXP is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is YY12 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 EXP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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