2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · SM12 CYT
2012 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 218,073 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 CYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 218,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 CYT 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 (SM12 CYT) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SM12 CYT Mileage History
- 10/10/2022201,112 mi
- 11/10/2022201,112 mi
- 06/10/2023215,851 mi+14,739 mi
- 17/10/2024216,765 mi+914 mi
- 09/10/2025218,073 mi+1,308 mi
Average of roughly 5,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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