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Toyota Avensis

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,998 cc

LS12 KAOMOT history

LS12 KAO is a blue diesel Toyota Avensis first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 260,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

LS12 KAO blue Toyota Avensis – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Avensis, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
260,185 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
19,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 KAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS12 KAO was last recorded at 260,185 miles on 19 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2023: 260,185 miles, lower than 376,008 miles on 20 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
376,008 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Average per year
19,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 260,185 miles
  • 2022 – 376,008 miles
  • 2021 – 226,201 miles
  • 2020 – 209,993 miles
  • 2019 – 163,738 miles
  • 2018 – 157,967 miles
  • 2017 – 136,786 miles
  • 2016 – 116,831 miles
  • 2015 – 89,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail260,185 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filler pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail260,185 miles (-115,823)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,185 miles
    Test number
    941718132914
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filler pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass376,008 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    376,008 miles
    Test number
    792569166759
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail376,000 miles (+149,799)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    376,000 miles
    Test number
    932259370202
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass226,201 miles (+16,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    226,201 miles
    Test number
    540086172519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass209,993 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    209,993 miles
    Test number
    798340908578
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail209,993 miles (+46,255)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,993 miles
    Test number
    327530799434
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,738 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,738 miles
    Test number
    232307278518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,967 miles (+21,181)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,967 miles
    Test number
    743738286493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,786 miles (+19,955)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,786 miles
    Test number
    926501679887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    180960270661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,831 miles (+26,861)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    617345548229
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Fail89,970 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,970 miles
    Test number
    138585085007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,970 miles
    Test number
    245735285036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 KAO

Does LS12 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 KAO expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 KAO?
The MOT on LS12 KAO expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 KAO done?
LS12 KAO was recorded at 260,185 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 19,489 miles a year.
Has LS12 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 KAO has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 KAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 KAO find?
LS12 KAO failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; offside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm, and 9 more.

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