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EA59 BVW

2009 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,022 mi
Last recorded121,022 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota RAV474,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 BVW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,022 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,443 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 107,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,170 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,959 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/17Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres deteriorated

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,809 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 BVW is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EA59 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

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

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