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EA59 BVU

2009 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,909 mi
Last recorded128,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota RAV474,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 BVU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 128,909 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2026 128,908 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,592 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm of the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,062 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,111 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,111 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,657 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 59,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,644 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,887 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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EA59 BVU is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA59 BVU, 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 EA59 BVU registered?

EA59 BVU is a 2009 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is EA59 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 BVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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