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NL12 LYA

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 LYA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,445 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 103,444 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hand Brake Works but Req Adjustment (Max Free play)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both rubbers peeling slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 93,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (already detached) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both rubbers peeling slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 88,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,624 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,365 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 60,647 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 60,647 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 51,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,562 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 29,761 miles

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

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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NL12 LYA is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL12 LYA, 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 NL12 LYA registered?

NL12 LYA is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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