Toyota 1500 vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota 1500
84%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota 1500 (84%) and Toyota Avensis (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota 1500 | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 122,319 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota 1500
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Toyota Avensis
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota 1500 (84%) and Toyota Avensis (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.