2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · SM55 PYO
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 106,272 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
SM55 PYO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2017
- 106,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 PYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (SM55 PYO) between October 2008 and June 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
SM55 PYO Mileage History
- 09/10/200831,867 mi
- 17/09/200941,801 mi+9,934 mi
- 18/12/201054,096 mi+12,295 mi
- 18/12/201054,096 mi
- 28/11/201162,141 mi+8,045 mi
- 28/11/201162,141 mi
- 09/07/201266,980 mi+4,839 mi
- 08/07/201379,181 mi+12,201 mi
- 18/07/201379,340 mi+159 mi
- 24/06/201486,558 mi+7,218 mi
- 26/06/201593,260 mi+6,702 mi
- 04/07/201593,260 mi
- 20/06/201699,876 mi+6,616 mi
- 28/06/2017106,272 mi+6,396 mi
- 28/06/2017106,272 mi
Average of roughly 8,536 miles per year across 15 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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