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PY12 LWU

2012 Toyota RAV4

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,593 mi
Last recorded102,593 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 LWU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,593 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on rear crossmember and associated suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2024 97,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,021 miles

front suspension arms have slightly detioriating mount bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,675 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded (filler) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,798 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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PY12 LWU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PY12 LWU, 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 PY12 LWU registered?

PY12 LWU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is PY12 LWU safe to buy?

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