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MK62 FVS

2012 Toyota RAV4

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 FVS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,242 miles

nearside and offside front spring corroding

nearside rear tyre at 2mm depth

offside number plate bulb inoperative

offside rear tyre perishing on tread area / shoulder

screen scratched

Fail 17 Oct 2025 97,242 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust front and rear not connected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box detached (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front spring corroding

nearside rear tyre at 2mm depth

offside number plate bulb inoperative

offside rear tyre perishing on tread area / shoulder

screen scratched

Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,423 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 87,423 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise on fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 69,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise on fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,468 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,327 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

offside headlight top bracket broken [still secure, has body damage]

Fail 13 Oct 2016 28,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

offside headlight top bracket broken [still secure, has body damage]

Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,318 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 8 Oct 2015 21,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

condensation in nearsde headlight

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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MK62 FVS is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 MK62 FVS, 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 14 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK62 FVS registered?

MK62 FVS is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is MK62 FVS safe to buy?

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