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Toyota Avensis

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LS12 MLUMOT history

LS12 MLU is a blue petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 138,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LS12 MLU blue Toyota Avensis – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,207 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 MLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 MLU was last recorded at 138,207 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 9,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,540 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,667 miles
Average per year
10,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,207 miles
  • 2024 – 128,540 miles
  • 2023 – 112,578 miles
  • 2022 – 90,292 miles
  • 2021 – 69,219 miles
  • 2020 – 54,701 miles
  • 2019 – 51,534 miles
  • 2018 – 46,485 miles
  • 2017 – 41,560 miles
  • 2016 – 36,287 miles
  • 2015 – 30,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,207 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • HEADLAMPS LIGHT REDUCED NEEDS ATTENTION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,207 miles (+9,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,207 miles
    Test number
    281057229075
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,540 miles (+15,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,540 miles
    Test number
    382255967469
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust
  3. Pass112,578 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,578 miles
    Test number
    659471231981
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMPS LIGHT REDUCED NEEDS ATTENTION
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail112,556 miles (+74)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,556 miles
    Test number
    755477913639
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMPS LIGHT REDUCED NEEDS ATTENTION
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail112,482 miles (+22,190)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    912813032322
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass90,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,292 miles
    Test number
    736152788650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,292 miles (+21,073)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,292 miles
    Test number
    227261558206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass69,219 miles (+14,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,219 miles
    Test number
    333518700798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,701 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    860047474055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,632 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,632 miles
    Test number
    348603602295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,534 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    258930570821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,485 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    176550028086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,560 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    170506152117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,287 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,287 miles
    Test number
    367393479096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,449 miles
    Test number
    895822985075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 MLU

Does LS12 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 MLU is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 MLU?
The MOT on LS12 MLU is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 MLU done?
LS12 MLU was recorded at 138,207 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 10,002 miles a year.
Has LS12 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 MLU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 MLU 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 LS12 MLU find?
LS12 MLU passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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