2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · SJ12 SZN
2012 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 94,309 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ12 SZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 94,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJ12 SZN 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 (SJ12 SZN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ12 SZN Mileage History
- 26/09/202389,279 mi
- 29/09/202389,279 mi
- 23/09/202490,943 mi+1,664 mi
- 11/09/202594,308 mi+3,365 mi
- 12/09/202594,309 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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