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ML08 XKY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XKY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,345 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 112,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,271 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,897 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 103,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 86,207 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 86,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 82,207 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 77,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 77,747 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 72,058 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,453 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres tread worn on the edges / tread deth worn close to the legal limit / nearside front tyre has dammage to the outer side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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ML08 XKY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML08 XKY, 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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ML08 XKY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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