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BE56 SEY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,822 mi
Last recorded194,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE56 SEY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 194,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 186,108 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Noise on turns (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 185,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Noise on turns (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 174,283 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 163,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 163,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 151,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 151,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 142,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 142,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 133,754 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 125,493 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 125,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 112,402 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,250 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,904 miles

Brake fluid on minimum

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

Nearside rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,851 miles

Both rear tyres going bald on inner shoulders of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Obligatory (offside) door mirror body slightly damaged but not exposing any sharp edges causing a danger to others, at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs in poor condtion (worn and pitted)

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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BE56 SEY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BE56 SEY, 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 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BE56 SEY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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