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A18 DKC

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,823 mi
Last recorded93,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DKC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust has a slight blow of gasses at center section

Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced recommend repair soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 84,891 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has a product on the lens slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose connecting to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has a product on the lens slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust has a slight leak of gasses at rear join section - previous weld area corroding through

Fail 4 Jul 2022 80,564 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has a product on the lens slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has a product on the lens slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust has a slight leak of gasses at rear join section - previous weld area corroding through

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,849 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking union n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union to flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside sun visor slightly loose but not likely to fall down / obstruct the drivers view of the road

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,716 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,033 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nsf wing damaged by head light but head light ok

Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,231 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts no seats fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,893 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 4 MM

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,252 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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A18 DKC is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 DKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 DKC registered?

A18 DKC is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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