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GY57 KVH

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 KVH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 112,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody/suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 111,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

belly pan is loose

Pass 6 Jun 2024 108,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 108,147 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 104,356 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,670 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 100,668 miles

Emissions not tested smoke badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,732 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,395 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,929 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,207 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,277 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,938 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,267 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 40,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,377 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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GY57 KVH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY57 KVH, 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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What year was GY57 KVH registered?

GY57 KVH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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