2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6L Diesel · FM16 AEK

The vehicle presents an exceptionally stable maintenance profile, having secured five consecutive clean MOT passes without a single recorded advisory or failure. The most recent test on 01 December 2025 at 99,336 miles confirms the car remains in full roadworthy condition. This consistent record suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance and diligent ownership, as the absence of recurring component failures indicates that consumables have been replaced proactively rather than being flagged during statutory inspections. Annual mileage accumulation remains remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year over the observed period. The progression from 47,281 miles in October 2021 to the current 99,336 miles shows steady, regular usage rather than long periods of inactivity or excessive high-speed motorway accumulation. The jump of roughly 15,600 miles between November 2024 and December 2025 represents the highest annual increase in the provided history, yet the vehicle cleared this period without any mechanical degradation, pointing to a healthy drivetrain and reliable daily operation. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on components that typically reach their service life at this mileage, even if they have not yet triggered an MOT advisory. While the history is clean, check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue or perished rubber, as these often bypass MOT scrutiny until they reach a state of significant play. Examine the brake discs for lip formation or surface corrosion, and verify the clutch bite point or automatic transmission smoothness, as these areas are not fully captured by the MOT test. Given the lack of recorded structural issues, the chassis integrity appears sound, but a visual check for surface oxidation on the subframes remains a prudent step for a decade-old vehicle.