2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · KD52 KEV
2012 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 85,410 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD52 KEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 85,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD52 KEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Avensis (KD52 KEV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KD52 KEV Mileage History
- 07/09/202365,563 mi
- 04/09/202473,573 mi+8,010 mi
- 04/09/202473,574 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/202580,793 mi+7,219 mi
- 11/09/202685,410 mi+4,617 mi
Average of roughly 6,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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