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Toyota Avensis

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

L4 KXXMOT history

L4 KXX is a blue petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,489 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 KXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 KXX was last recorded at 140,489 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,083 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,406 miles
Average per year
3,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,489 miles
  • 2025 – 139,083 miles
  • 2024 – 137,510 miles
  • 2023 – 135,509 miles
  • 2022 – 134,185 miles
  • 2021 – 132,065 miles
  • 2020 – 130,042 miles
  • 2019 – 128,319 miles
  • 2018 – 126,230 miles
  • 2017 – 123,990 miles
  • 2016 – 122,135 miles
  • 2015 – 120,219 miles
  • 2014 – 118,405 miles
  • 2013 – 116,642 miles
  • 2012 – 114,354 miles
  • 2011 – 110,615 miles
  • 2010 – 103,661 miles
  • 2009 – 97,922 miles
  • 2008 – 92,244 miles
  • 2007 – 88,524 miles
  • 2006 – 84,458 miles
  • 2005 – 73,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,489 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,489 miles (+1,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,489 miles
    Test number
    202301336859
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass139,083 miles (+1,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,083 miles
    Test number
    360024263574
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass137,510 miles (+2,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,510 miles
    Test number
    936798734477
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,509 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,509 miles
    Test number
    347792369165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,185 miles
    Test number
    201645039048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,185 miles (+2,120)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,185 miles
    Test number
    903509582571
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,065 miles (+2,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,065 miles
    Test number
    629617325283
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,042 miles
    Test number
    577665659147
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  9. Fail130,042 miles (+1,723)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,042 miles
    Test number
    375035963119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  10. Pass128,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,319 miles
    Test number
    836283819512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail128,319 miles (+2,089)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,319 miles
    Test number
    564094353014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass126,230 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,230 miles
    Test number
    957497557493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,990 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,990 miles
    Test number
    785681713761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,135 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    122,135 miles
    Test number
    330088665700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,133 miles (+1,914)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,133 miles
    Test number
    687969713594
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working dim (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass120,219 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    120,219 miles
    Test number
    660478617728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,207 miles (+1,802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,207 miles
    Test number
    546271214428
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f + n/s/f d-bushes play (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty indicator switch faulty + tell-tale intermittent (1.4.A.1)

  18. Pass118,405 miles (+1,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    338986744352
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass116,642 miles (+2,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,642 miles
    Test number
    489437943401
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass114,354 miles (+3,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    114,354 miles
    Test number
    588826442337
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass110,615 miles (+6,954)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    110,615 miles
    Test number
    907634351329
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass103,661 miles (+5,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    783224450362
    • NoteO/s/r+n/s/r inner edges worn very slightly

  23. Pass97,922 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    97,922 miles
    Test number
    660346549380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,244 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    92,244 miles
    Test number
    414173258333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,524 miles (+4,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,524 miles
    Test number
    912677347309
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass84,458 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    84,458 miles
    Test number
    444608546308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    73,787 miles
    Test number
    583569545381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 KXX

Does L4 KXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 KXX is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 KXX?
The MOT on L4 KXX is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 KXX done?
L4 KXX was recorded at 140,489 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,208 miles a year.
Has L4 KXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 KXX has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 KXX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 KXX find?
L4 KXX passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, and 1 more.

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