2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · SM05 RKY
2005 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 101,046 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SM05 RKY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2013
- 101,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 RKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (SM05 RKY) between May 2008 and September 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
SM05 RKY Mileage History
- 21/05/200823,230 mi
- 23/05/200942,662 mi+19,432 mi
- 19/07/201060,258 mi+17,596 mi
- 16/07/201181,489 mi+21,231 mi
- 03/10/201295,018 mi+13,529 mi
- 03/10/201295,018 mi
- 24/09/2013101,046 mi+6,028 mi
- 24/09/2013101,046 mi
Average of roughly 14,559 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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