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DSZ 4857

2009 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota RAV474,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 4857
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( both rear ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 91,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( both rear ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 89,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 83,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,562 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,853 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 68,853 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,579 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 55,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,672 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 49,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,625 miles

Engine oil level low.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 31,738 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly pitted.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,738 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly 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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DSZ 4857 is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 74,563 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 DSZ 4857, 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 17 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSZ 4857 registered?

DSZ 4857 is a 2009 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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