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BU16 SZF

2016 Toyota RAV4

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota RAV447,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 SZF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 128,889 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 124,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,912 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,773 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 63,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,402 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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BU16 SZF is a 2016 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 47,276 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 BU16 SZF, 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 10 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 SZF registered?

BU16 SZF is a 2016 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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