2012 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · J14 MAG

The 2026‑01‑06 MOT at 64,290 miles passed with only a near‑side front tyre nail, confirming the vehicle is presently roadworthy, and the overall maintenance record shows a stable trend with no worsening mechanical failures after the 2016 failure. Earlier 2025 and 2024 tests also passed with minor defects such as a discoloured direction indicator and worn tyre edges, reinforcing a consistent but modest level of issues. The mileage has risen from 17,971 miles in the 2016 test to 64,290 miles in the 2026 test, a total increase of 46,319 miles over ten years, averaging about 4,600 miles per year, which is low for a 14‑year‑old vehicle and suggests periods of limited use or storage; the most pronounced jump occurred between the 2016 and 2017 tests, adding 6,117 miles in a single year, after which the annual increment settled around 4,000‑5,000 miles. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension arm ball joints and their severely deteriorated dust covers, verify that the rear brake calipers are not binding, examine tyre wear patterns for edge wear that may indicate mis‑alignment or worn suspension bushes, and look for any structural rust or corrosion, especially around the wheel arches and underbody, while also confirming the tyre nail has been properly repaired.