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KY08 VFG

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,365 mi
Last recorded145,365 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 145,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 141,209 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,882 miles

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 134,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Pass 17 Sep 2022 124,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,183 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,549 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 107,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 101,593 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 94,690 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 84,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,520 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 74,520 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 May 2015 66,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,151 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,611 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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KY08 VFG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KY08 VFG, 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 KY08 VFG registered?

KY08 VFG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is KY08 VFG safe to buy?

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